2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz E and 2007 Mercury Monterey 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 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
