Mercedes E class 1999 vs Ford Scorpio 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Scorpio) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 207 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 281 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford Scorpio, but torque is 189 NM more than Ford Scorpio. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 12.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 4.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 735 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class 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 | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 1 cm longer than the Ford Scorpio, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Ford Scorpio, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | no data | |
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