Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 60 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Mazda 626) 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: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 16 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1677 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 115 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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