2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E and 2008 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 60 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
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 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (271 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | E | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |