Opel Omega 2000 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 154 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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: | 4 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Sintra | 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`145 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
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