Ford Scorpio 1992 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Scorpio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 0.4 litres less 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 | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Scorpio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`960 | |
| 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 | 3400 | |
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