Mazda 626 1988 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.9 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 626) 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: | 4.59 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller. Mazda 626 is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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