Dodge Intrepid 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Intrepid engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 212 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Dodge Intrepid reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Intrepid consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Intrepid could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Intrepid) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Intrepid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Dodge Intrepid is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Intrepid is 36 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 10 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Intrepid is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
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