Ford Scorpio engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
10.7 l/100km
9.1 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio 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 Ford Scorpio could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Ford Scorpio is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Scorpio is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
520 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.
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
