2011 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Estate vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Estate and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Estate. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Estate. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Estate | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E | E |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1880 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
