Mercedes E class 1999 vs Opel Omega 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 24 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 10.7 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 |
1975 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 175 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`280 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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