Ford Escort 1992 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.6 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 53 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 970 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 (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: | 4.27 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.49 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 49 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 885 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): | 950 | 2`190 | |
| 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 105 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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