Skoda Superb 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 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: | 163 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1000 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`600 | 2`200 | |
| 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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