Mercedes E class 2001 vs Kia Clarus 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 30 HP more power than Kia Clarus, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Kia Clarus. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Clarus, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 740 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 (Kia Clarus) 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: | 4.84 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 |
1920 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 340 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`220 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | no data | |
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