Mercedes E class 1992 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 600'000 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: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1855 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Omega. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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