2013 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Sedan vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Sedan and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet (397 HP) has 160 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Sedan. (237 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet weights approximately 448 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Sedan. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Sedan (617 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet. (601 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC Sedan | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E | E |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 397 HP |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4868 mm | 4698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2071 mm | 2015 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1402 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2874 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
