2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (169 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 911 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |