Mercedes E class 1989 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class 1989 engine produces 18 HP less power than Mercedes E class 1993, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Mercedes E class 1993. Despite less power, Mercedes E class 1989 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class 1993 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 1989 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1993, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 1989 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 1989 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1993. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 600'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class 1989 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class 1993 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 1989 and Mercedes E class 1993 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 885 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 2800 | |
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