2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante 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 515 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
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 (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz Esperante. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante 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 Mercedes-Benz E | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | E | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4964 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
