Ford Scorpio 1996 vs Mercedes E class 1995
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 202 NM | 220 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
840 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
620 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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 4 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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`950 | |
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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