2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1286 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Five Hundred | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |