Mercedes E class 2003 vs Rover 75 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 61 HP more power than Rover 75, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Rover 75. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 75) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 6 cm longer than the Rover 75, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1222 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 290 litres more trunk space than the Rover 75. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 728 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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