2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. Both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E and 2012 SsangYong Chairman W are equipped with a 3,199 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | E | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
