Opel Omega 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1996

	Opel Omega 1997 - 1999	Mercedes E class 1996 - 1999
Body:	Estate car / wagon	Sedan
	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:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.5 Diesel	2.5 Diesel
Performance
Power:	131 HP	113 HP
Torque:	250 NM	170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	13.5 seconds	15.4 seconds
	Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 18 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.7	8.1
	Opel Omega consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	75 litres	65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	970 km in combined cycle	800 km in combined cycle
	1040 km on highway	1010 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	1800 litres	no data
	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`010

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
Pros and Cons:	Opel Omega has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage lower price	Mercedes E klase has higher safety
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Opel Omega 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1996

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions