Mercedes E class 1995 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 10.2 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 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 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 | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 620 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 (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 | 420'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class 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`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`440 kg | 1`420 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 460 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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