Skoda Superb 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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`400 | 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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