Mercedes E class 2003 vs Opel Omega 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 57 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Sintra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1800 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 150 litres more trunk space than the Opel Omega. The Opel Omega may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 390 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1200 | |
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