2012 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon weights approximately 31 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E | E |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1911 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
