Mercedes E class 2002 vs Skoda Superb 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Skoda Superb. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 462 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
540 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 78 litres more 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`145 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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