2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz E and 2006 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,437 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | E | Baja |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5437 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
