Opel Omega 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Opel Omega and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but Opel Omega torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes E class. Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 580'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1975 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 175 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`125 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 3200 | |
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