Chevrolet Camaro 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Camaro) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Camaro is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Camaro engine produces 44 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Camaro reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Camaro might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.43 m | |
| Chevrolet Camaro is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Camaro is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 27 800 | |
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