2006 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Classic vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Classic and 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance (257 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Classic. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Classic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Classic. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Classic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Classic | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E | E |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
