Ford Scorpio 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 281 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Ford Scorpio is more dynamic to drive. Ford Scorpio engine produces 3 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| Ford Scorpio is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1920 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): | 2`000 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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