Mercedes E class 1989 vs Ford Sierra 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Ford Sierra is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 88 HP less power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 92 NM less than Ford Sierra. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 12.1 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 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 490 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 25 cm longer than the Ford Sierra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Sierra has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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