Mercedes E class 1993 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 113 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 32 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 630'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 42 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | 1426 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 64 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 541 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 800 | |
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