Mercedes E class 1996 vs Opel Astra 2004

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Mercedes E class
1996 - 1999
Opel Astra
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
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 Opel Astra can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 5.41.3 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 113 - 354 HP80 - 200 HP
Torque: 170 - 530 NM125 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 - 16.6 seconds8.4 - 15.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.7 - 13.64.8 - 9.7
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
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: 4.82 m4.52 m
Width: 1.80 m1.75 m
Height: 1.49 m1.50 m
Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower.
Mercedes E class is 30 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 600 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1975 litres1590 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 385 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`225~ 1`893
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 32001200
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Opel Astra has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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