2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. Both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 80 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |