Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 214 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 295 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 17 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, but torque is 175 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.0 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mercedes E class and Mazda Xedos 9 are practically the same length. | |||
| 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. Mercedes E class has 90 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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