Mercedes E class 2013 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP less power than Skoda Superb, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) 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: | 4.88 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 625 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 85 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Superb scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 19 800 | |
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