Mercedes E class 1999 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class and Opel Omega have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 2 NM less than Opel Omega. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 560'000 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 Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1920 litres | 1800 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Opel Omega. The Opel Omega may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Omega. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Omega, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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