2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Convertible vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Diesel
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Convertible and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Diesel were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Diesel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Diesel (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Convertible. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Diesel should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Diesel weights approximately 16 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Convertible. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Diesel (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Convertible. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Diesel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Convertible | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Diesel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E | E |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1841 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
