2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 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 253 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | E | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |