2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Estate vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Estate and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Estate. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Estate weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 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 250 CDI Estate (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Estate | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 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 | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 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 | 1805 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
