2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs. 2005 Peugeot 107

To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 and 2005 Peugeot 107 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 235 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 107. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 939 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 107. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 107, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 107. (93 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 107.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 2005 Peugeot 107
Make Mercedes-Benz Peugeot
Model E500 107
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4966 cc 998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 93 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 71 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1729 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 3440 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 4.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 4.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 35 L


 

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