Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (2009 – 2012) vs Vauxhall VXR8 (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Vauxhall VXR8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 431 hp against 408 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 15.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,515 kg against 1,831 kg. At 4,940 mm, the Vauxhall VXR8 is 72 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
2009 – 2012
|
Vauxhall
VXR8
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 29 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Gas / other, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 408 hp | 417 – 431 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 620 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 – 10.4 s | 5.0 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 208 – 249 km/h | 275 – 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 1.0 – 10.8 L/100 km | 15.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,868 mm | 4,940 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,916 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,515 – 1,985 kg | 1,831 – 1,850 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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