Mercedes E class 1997 vs Opel Omega 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 2 HP less power than Opel Omega, but torque is 50 NM more than Opel Omega. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 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 and Opel Omega are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 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 175 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`230 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 1000 | |
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