Ford Scorpio engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.6
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
12.2 l/100km
11.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
550 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
730 km on highway
1090 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.88 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.42 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 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
500 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
