2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Convertible

To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Convertible were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Convertible (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Convertible should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Convertible.

Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Convertible. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon 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 Convertible (600 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Convertible
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model E E
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 4663 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 402 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1911 kg 1836 kg
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 66 L


 

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