Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (2002 – 2006) vs Nissan Skyline (2002 – 2007): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 314 hp against 293 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. The Nissan Skyline is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,570 kg. At 4,818 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 142 mm longer than the Nissan Skyline.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
2002 – 2006
|
Nissan
Skyline
2002 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2002 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 24 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 314 hp | 215 – 292 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 730 Nm | 270 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 – 12.1 s | 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 12.1 L/100 km | 8.3 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,818 mm | 4,676 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,430 – 1,499 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,570 – 1,890 kg | 1,450 – 1,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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