2002 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (167 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 197 kg more than 1995 Holden Commodore.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz E | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
Model | E | Commodore |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |