2010 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz E and 2010 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 459 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hummer H3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Hummer H3 (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hummer |
| Model | E | H3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4869 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2873 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |
