Skoda Superb 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
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 | |
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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`600 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6000 | |
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