2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E and 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 950 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (739 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | E | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 739 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.1 mm |
| 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 | 2735 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
