Opel Omega 1989 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 25 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 600'000 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Frontera | 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. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| 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): | 1`870 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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