Mercedes E class 1999 vs Kia Clarus 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 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 (Kia Clarus) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP more power than Kia Clarus, whereas torque is 144 NM more than Kia Clarus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 10.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Clarus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
1975 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 395 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`270 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | no data | |
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