2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E and 2005 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Opel Omega. (178 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Omega. (240 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 2005 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | E | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
