Mercedes E class 1993 vs Ford Scorpio 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Ford Scorpio is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP less power than Ford Scorpio, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Ford Scorpio. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1020 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: | 4.76 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 7 cm shorter than the Ford Scorpio, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 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`190 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 800 | |
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