2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,986 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 314 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (540 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | E | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 540 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |