2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Hummer H3 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Hummer H3 (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hummer H3 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Hummer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | H3 | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
