2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari A10 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 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 2012 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2012 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.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ascari |
Model | E | A10 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 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 | 1145 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2636 mm |