Mercedes E class 1989 vs Ford Scorpio 1992
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 132 HP | 120 HP | |
Torque: | 198 NM | 171 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 12 HP more power than Ford Scorpio, whereas torque is 27 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): | 9.2 | 7.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
The Ford Scorpio 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 Ford Scorpio, 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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
750 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: | no data | 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`860 | 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 90 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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