Opel Omega 1989 vs Mercedes S class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Omega) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes S class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 73 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 158 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 177 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 10.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 12.8 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 5.9 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 885 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 780 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. | |||
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 | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 1.3 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 (kg): | no data | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4800 | |
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