Opel Omega 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Opel Omega and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but Opel Omega torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes E class. Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Omega consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 580'000 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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: | 4.79 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Omega has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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