Renault Safrane (1992 – 1996) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1993 – 1995): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 326 hp against 268 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 7.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Renault
Safrane
1992 – 1996
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1993 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1996 | 1993 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 268 hp | 75 – 326 hp |
| Torque | 155 – 365 Nm | 130 – 480 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 14.9 s | 5.7 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 177 – 250 km/h | 159 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 11.4 L/100 km | 6.7 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,729 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,740 – 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,420 – 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,349 – 1,724 kg | 1,340 – 1,749 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.