Mercedes E class 1989 vs Volkswagen Jetta 1986
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 670 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 (Volkswagen Jetta) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 42 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1200 | |
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