Mercedes E class 1998 vs Opel Astra 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 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: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 52 litres | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 780 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 (Opel Astra) 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: | 560'000 km | 470'000 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: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 30 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 100 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 385 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 550 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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