2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 1 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 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 50 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 500 | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |