Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Opel Astra.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.9
Fuel tank capacity:
72 litres
52 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
480'000 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:
17 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.51 m
Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 47 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1500 litres
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra.
