Rover 75 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Rover 75 engine produces 81 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 75 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Rover 75 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 75 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 75) 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: | 4.75 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Rover 75 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
432 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Rover 75 has 88 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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