Mercedes E class 1998 vs Opel Omega 1997

 
Mercedes E class
1998 - 1999
Opel Omega
1997 - 1999
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 125 HP100 HP
Torque: 300 NM205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds16.5 seconds
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes E class engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.17.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km7.7 l/100km
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.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres75 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 980 km in combined cycle1040 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway1250 km on highway
920 km with real consumption970 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km460'000 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: 9 years3 years
Engine spread: Used also on Mercedes C klaseUsed also on Opel Vectra
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.82 m
Width: 1.80 m1.79 m
Height: 1.50 m1.50 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Opel Omega are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 600 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1975 litres1800 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Opel Omega. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 175 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Omega.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2302`265
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Omega, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 32001000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
Opel Omega has
  • lower price
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