2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E and 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 SLR McLaren (780 Nm) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model E SLR McLaren
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3199 cc 5506 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 618 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 780 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1730 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 98 L


 

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