Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mercedes S class 1998

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Mercedes E class
1999 - 2002
Mercedes S class
1998 - 2002
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticAutomatic
Mercedes E class is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox.
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes S class can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 5.43.2 - 5.8

Performance

Power: 115 - 354 HP197 - 367 HP
Torque: 190 - 530 NM315 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 - 12.5 seconds6 - 8.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 - 12.38.9 - 13.4
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m5.10 m
Width: 1.80 m1.86 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Mercedes E class is smaller.
Mercedes E class is 28 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 520 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
520 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters12.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`100~ 2`100
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 22003800
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Mercedes S klase has
  • automatic transmission only
  • fewer faults
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