Kia Clarus 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1999
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Clarus is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 5.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes E class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 133 HP | 136 - 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 - 171 NM | 190 - 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 - 13.9 seconds | 5.9 - 13.1 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 - 11.1 | 6.8 - 13.0 | |
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Kia Clarus petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Kia Clarus is smaller. Kia Clarus is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Clarus is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1975 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Kia Clarus has 296 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 395 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Kia Clarus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`846 | ~ 2`279 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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