2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 526 kg more than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | E | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5379 cc |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 94 L |
