Comparison Ford Taurus VI SHO 3.5 V6 (365 Hp) AWD Automatic & Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A124) E 320 (124.066) (220 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class T-mod. (S124) E 280 T (124.088) (193 Hp)
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Taurus | E-class | E-class |
| Generation: | Taurus VI | E-class Cabrio (A124) | E-class T-mod. (S124) |
| Engine / modification: | SHO 3.5 V6 (365 Hp) AWD Automatic | E 320 (124.066) (220 Hp) | E 280 T (124.088) (193 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 1993 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 2012 year | 1996 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.5 l/100 km | 11.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.3 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 72 l | 70 l | 72 l |
| Power: | 365 hp | 220 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 218 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec | 9.4 sec | |
| Torque: | 475 Nm @ 1500-5250 rpm. | 315 Nm @ 3850 rpm. | 270 Nm/3750 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Middle, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 3496 cm3 | 3199 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6200 rpm. | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-Turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, i-VCT | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm | 89.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 5154 mm | 4655 mm | 4765 mm |
| Width: | 1935 mm | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2177 mm | ||
| Height: | 1542 mm | 1371 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2868 mm | 2715 mm | 2800 mm |
| Front track: | 1659 mm | 1501 mm | 1497 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1664 mm | 1491 mm | 1488 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 569 l | 300 l | 530 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 885 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2200 kg | 2200 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1981 kg | 1780 kg | 1590 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.05 m | ||
| Tire size: | 255/45 R19 | 205/60 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R19 |