2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E and 2005 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E and 2005 SsangYong Korando are equipped with a 3,199 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
Model | E | Korando |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |