Mercedes E class 1996 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Astra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 87 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 92 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 8.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.7 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 690 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. 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: | 530 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 705 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 1`950 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 550 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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