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 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors 2009 – 2012 Vauxhall VXR8 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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