Opel Omega 1989 vs Mercedes S class 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 5.0 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 | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 205 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 300 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 15.4 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 6.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 990 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Calibra | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Omega is smaller. Opel Omega is 37 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 7800 | |
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