Opel Omega 2000 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 57 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Omega consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Sintra | 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. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Omega is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 540 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Omega has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Opel Omega uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 390 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
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