Opel Omega 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1997
Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 131 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.0 | |
The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
1170 km on highway | 810 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
Opel Omega is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 515 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
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`280 | 2`060 | |
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 | 2200 | |
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