Mercedes E class 1997 vs Opel Omega 1997

 
Mercedes E class
1997 - 1999
Opel Omega
1997 - 1999
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 170 HP170 HP
Torque: 225 NM227 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds12 seconds
Mercedes E class and Opel Omega have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 2 NM less than Opel Omega. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.711.7
Real fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100km11.6 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 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 150 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres75 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle640 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway870 km on highway
660 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km560'000 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 Opel Omega engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years6 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.82 m
Width: 1.80 m1.79 m
Height: 1.46 m1.50 m
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`1702`280
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
  • timing chain engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
Opel Omega has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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