2007 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T 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 5,437 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 55 AMG (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5437 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
