Mercedes E class 1995 vs Subaru Legacy 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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.7 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 22 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 20 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| 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 Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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