2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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 280 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | E | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
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 | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |