Skoda Superb 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.0 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Superb consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 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 | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 2002 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes E klase 2002 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Superb is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Superb is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Skoda Superb has 78 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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