Mercedes E class 1999 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 99 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 131 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 9.7 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 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 Subaru Legacy, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1920 litres | 1646 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 72 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 274 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`360 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`810 kg | 1`450 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 445 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Subaru Legacy. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 300 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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