Mercedes E class 2006 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 30 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) 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: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 565 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 25 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`132 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Superb, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5400 | |
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