2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 137 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 474 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (460 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Suzuki |
| Model | E500 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1919 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
