Ford Scorpio 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Ford Scorpio and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but Ford Scorpio torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes E class. Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Ford Scorpio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Scorpio consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Scorpio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 580'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger, but lower. Ford Scorpio is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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