2008 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDi Classic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDi Classic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 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 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDi Classic.
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 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDi Classic (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDi Classic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDi Classic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |