Mercedes E class 1999 vs Skoda Superb 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 197 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 810 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 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, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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`160 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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