Nissan Skyline (2002 – 2007) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 293 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. The Nissan Skyline is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,470 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Skyline
2002 – 2007
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2007 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 215 – 292 hp | 163 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 353 Nm | 240 – 460 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 s | 6.0 – 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 229 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 10.3 L/100 km | 6.5 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,676 mm | 4,638 – 4,643 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,412 – 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 – 1,490 kg | 1,470 – 1,660 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.