Ford Scorpio 1992 vs Mercedes E class 1989

 
Ford Scorpio
1992 - 1994
Mercedes E class
1989 - 1992
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.3 Petrol

Performance

Power: 120 HP132 HP
Torque: 171 NM198 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds10.6 seconds
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Scorpio engine produces 12 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 27 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): 7.89.2
Real fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100km9.3 l/100km
The Ford Scorpio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 890 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle
760 km with real consumption750 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 m4.74 m
Width: 1.76 m1.74 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Ford Scorpio and Mercedes E class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters11.2 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`7501`860
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

high
Mercedes E class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 20003200
Pros and Cons: Ford Scorpio has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Mercedes E klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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