Mercedes S class 1993 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes S class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Omega) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 19 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 158 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 177 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 10.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 6.9 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 5.9 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 885 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 37 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 13 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.3 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 (kg): | 1`900 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3000 | |
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