E280 v e320

[After Shock]

Sooooooo .........

Would I really notice the "power" differences between these?

The 280 is a facelift model. (PREVIOUS THREAD)
The 320 is nice too. Looked at it. Seemed "ok".

Driving a 320 at the moment so do like the pick up when you need it.

Mercedes-Benz E Class 2006 Diesel E280 CDI Avantgarde 5dr Tip Auto Estate | eBay

2005 05 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDi 3.2TD Auto Avantgarde Estate - Melanite Black | eBay

 

[jaymanek]

That particular 320 is the older in line 6 engine so the E280 V6 is actually a better choice. But if you can get the E320 V6 3 Litre then yes it is quicker than the 280.

Confusingly both the 280 & 320 V6's are 3L units.

 

[Faceliftw211]

Looks like the facelift car has had 5+ owners in less than 6 years if I have read the spec sheet right. Seems rather too many for that type of car, particularly in less than 6 years.

 

[Mercator]

The IL6 engine is noisier and not as smooth as the V6 but it is slightly better on fuel and in my experience lacks nothing in performance.

However I prefer the look of the facelift car.

 

[Deleted member 37751]

Forum member PXW is selling his E280 V6 CDi Avantgarde estate for £8000, if that's of any interest? It looks a good car.

 

[st4]

Been in both. Shades of grey but the 320 does move along more crisply.

 

[D-18]

Been in both. Shades of grey but the 320 does move along more crisply.

Agreed. Everything else being equal, I'd take a V6 320 over the V6 280 but there really is not much in it at all. Either one has more than enough performance. I've never felt short-changed with the response of my 280. I'd choose on on the basis of condition rather than 320 / 280 comparisons. A newer / cleaner 280 would appeal to me more than a 'tired' 320.

 

[st4]

Agreed. Everything else being equal, I'd take a V6 320 over the V6 280 but there really is not much in it at all. Either one has more than enough performance. I've never felt short-changed with the response of my 280. I'd choose on on the basis of condition rather than 320 / 280 comparisons. A newer / cleaner 280 would appeal to me more than a 'tired' 320.

Me too. Been there with ropey E320s LOL