2006 Hyundai Panel Van vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Panel Van is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 E (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Panel Van. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Panel Van. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Panel Van has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Panel Van 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.
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2006 Hyundai Panel Van | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Panel Van | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2607 cc | 3199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |