Opel Omega 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 108 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 11.5 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1920 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Opel Omega has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Omega, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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