Skoda Superb 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) 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 E 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 540 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Superb has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Skoda Superb can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`390 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 9200 | |
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