Mercedes E class 1993 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993

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Mercedes E class
1993 - 1996
Volkswagen Golf
1993 - 1999
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.61.4 - 2.9

Performance

Power: 113 - 272 HP60 - 190 HP
Torque: 170 - 380 NM107 - 245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 - 17 seconds8.1 - 18.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 - 12.35.1 - 10.6
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.76 m4.34 m
Width: 1.74 m1.70 m
Height: 1.49 m1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger.
Mercedes E class is 42 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 530 litres466 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
885 litres1426 litres
Mercedes E class has 64 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 541 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`214~ 1`697
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 2800800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • also available in 2WD
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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