Mercedes E class 1993 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 126 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 21 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 6, but torque is 56 NM more than Mazda Xedos 6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 6, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 6) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 18 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 6, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda Xedos 6, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
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