2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Ford GT 500 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (469 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 470 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 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford GT 500. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford GT 500. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 500 | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 469 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |