Opel Omega 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | 16.6 seconds | |
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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 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.0 | |
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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 | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 885 litres | |
| Opel Omega has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 915 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`280 | 2`210 | |
| 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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