Opel Omega 1989 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 17 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Omega consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Calibra | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Omega engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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