Mercedes E class 1996 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class 1996 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 1996 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class 1993, but torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes E class 1993. Despite less power, Mercedes E class 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class 1996 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 1996 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1993, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class 1996 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 1996 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1993. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 700'000 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 1993 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| 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 1996 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes E class 1996 is larger. Mercedes E class 1996 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes E class 1993, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class 1996 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | 885 litres | |
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Mercedes E class 1996 has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class 1996 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class 1993. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class 1996 (by 1090 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class 1996 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class 1993. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2800 | |
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