2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 117 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lumina | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2685 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |