Mercedes E class 1999 vs Opel Omega 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 224 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 108 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.0 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1010 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 1 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. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Opel Omega. 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`360 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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