2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 E500 (441 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (346 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E500 | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1729 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |