2011 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tiguan | E |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |