2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
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 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | E | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
