Opel Omega 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 25 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Omega consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 630'000 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: | 3 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Opel Omega has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Opel Omega quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
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