2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic 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 T Elegance is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 500 T Elegance (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 T Elegance | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T CDi Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
