Mazda Xedos 9 2001 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 164 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 212 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 33 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 258 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 9 could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Mazda Xedos 9) 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: | 630'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | 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. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 9 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda Xedos 9 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Mazda Xedos 9 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 9 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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