Mercedes E class 1989 vs Ford Sierra 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.8 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: | 94 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 19 HP more power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Ford Sierra. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 300'000 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: | 16 years | 3 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 25 cm longer than the Ford Sierra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Sierra has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 1000 | |
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