Mercedes E class 1995 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and Mitsubishi Galant have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 12 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 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 (Mitsubishi Galant) 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: | 580'000 km | 520'000 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: | 8 years | 46 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Galant might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 17 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`940 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`440 kg | 1`260 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 590 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Mitsubishi Galant. Therefore, Mitsubishi Galant is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mitsubishi Galant, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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