Mazda Xedos 6 1992 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 56 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 6 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 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 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: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is smaller. Mazda Xedos 6 is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mazda Xedos 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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