2008 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Mazda CX-7 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (229 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Mazda CX-7.
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 Mazda CX-7, 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 Mazda CX-7 (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda CX-7 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CX-7 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |