Ford Escort 1992 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Ford Escort engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Ford Escort over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Ford Escort) 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: | 4.10 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 64 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
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