2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Automatic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDi Classic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Automatic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 200 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 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Automatic weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 200 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 500 Automatic (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDi Classic. (271 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDi Classic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Automatic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDi Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
