Mercedes E class 1989 vs Mazda 626 1988
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mazda 626. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 626) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 17 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 2200 | |
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