2005 MCC ForTwo vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 MCC ForTwo and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2005 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC ForTwo. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2005 MCC ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 MCC ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC ForTwo | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | MCC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | ForTwo | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2830 mm |
