2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 280T CDi Classic
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 280T CDi Classic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 280T CDi Classic. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 280T CDi Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 280T CDi Classic weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance.
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 500 Elegance (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 280T CDi Classic. (401 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 280T CDi Classic. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 280T CDi Classic has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 280T CDi Classic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 280T CDi Classic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |