Mercedes E class 1997 vs Opel Omega 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 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 | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 12.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 530'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | Used also on Opel Sintra | |
| 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. | |||
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`250 | 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 (€): | 4200 | 1000 | |
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