2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.

Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2000 Buick Park Avenue
Make Mercedes-Benz Buick
Model E Park Avenue
Year Released 2005 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3199 cc 3798 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 387 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.9 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1785 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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