2004 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz E and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 864 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz E | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | E | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |