Mercedes S class 2003 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 101 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 147 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 720 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 26 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 830 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`080 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 325 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
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