Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mazda Xedos 9 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda Xedos 9) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 197 HP | 164 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 212 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 33 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 258 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (Mazda Xedos 9) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 630'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 90 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. The Mazda Xedos 9 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
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