Mercedes E class 1989 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 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: | 132 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 17 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 480'000 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: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Omega 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: | 4.74 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Opel Omega are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Omega. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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