Mercedes E class 1999 vs Kia Clarus 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Clarus can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 5.4 (petrol, diesel) | 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol) | |
| 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: | 136 - 354 HP | 116 - 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 530 NM | 152 - 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 - 13.1 seconds | 10.7 - 13.9 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 13.0 | 9.3 - 11.1 | |
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Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia Clarus. 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: | 4.84 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 9 cm longer than the Kia Clarus, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 304 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 296 litres more trunk space than the Kia Clarus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 395 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Clarus, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`279 | ~ 1`846 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | no data | |
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