2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tiburon 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 660 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tiburon | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |