Mercedes E class 1993 vs Ford Scorpio 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 30 HP more power than Ford Scorpio, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Ford Scorpio. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Scorpio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Scorpio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Ford Scorpio are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Scorpio, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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