Ford Scorpio 1992 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Ford Scorpio engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Scorpio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Scorpio and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.8 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`750 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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