Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (1993 – 1997) vs Mazda Xedos 9 (1993 – 2001): specs compared
The Mazda Xedos 9 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 220 hp. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 8.6 s. The Mazda Xedos 9 is the lighter car, from 1,385 kg against 1,600 kg. At 4,826 mm, the Mazda Xedos 9 is 168 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors
1993 – 1997
|
Mazda
Xedos 9
1993 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1997 | 1993 – 2001 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 220 hp | 143 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 310 Nm | 176 – 295 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 11.6 s | 8.6 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 235 km/h | 203 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 11.5 L/100 km | 8.4 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,826 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,402 mm | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,600 – 1,690 kg | 1,385 – 1,475 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.