Mercedes S class 1995 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 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: | 320 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 205 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.4 | 8.8 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 6.6 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 990 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 850 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. | |||
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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | 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. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 12.1 meters | 10.9 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 (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3000 | |
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