2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E and 2008 Ascari A10 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Ascari A10.
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 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2008 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ascari |
| Model | E | A10 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 625 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2636 mm |
