Mazda Xedos 9 1993 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda Xedos 9) 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 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: | 170 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 9 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1160 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 (Mazda Xedos 9) 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: | 630'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda Xedos 9 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 9 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 515 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda Xedos 9 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Mazda Xedos 9 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 9 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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