The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/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.
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 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!
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.11 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 69 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1180 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 150 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
