Kia Clarus 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| 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: | 133 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Kia Clarus engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.6 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Clarus) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | 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. Kia Clarus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 1920 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 340 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`865 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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