2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E and 2005 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 398 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. 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 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang 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 2005 Ford Mustang
Make Mercedes-Benz Ford
Model E Mustang
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3199 cc 4009 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 335 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.9 mm 100.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1785 kg 1387 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.6 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 61 L