2005 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDi T Classic vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDi T Classic and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDi T Classic. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDi T Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDi T Classic. 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 500 T Elegance (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDi T Classic. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDi T Classic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDi T Classic | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |