Mercedes S class 1998 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 214 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 295 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 8.7 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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 S 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: | 5.04 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 22 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 9, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1200 | |
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