2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2006 SSC Aero
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz E and 2006 SSC Aero were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 901 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 277 kg more than 2006 SSC Aero.
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 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 2006 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SSC |
| Model | E | Aero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 380 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
