2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Estate
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance and 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Estate were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Estate (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance. (257 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Estate should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Estate.
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) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Estate. (460 Nm). 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 500 Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Estate | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E | E |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
