2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E and 2008 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 353 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
Model | E | Kyron |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |