Mercedes E class 2016 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 44 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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 (Skoda Superb) 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: | 4.92 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 6 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 625 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 85 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 18 800 | |
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