The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Mercedes E class 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 2005 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2006, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes E class 2006. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 2005 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 2005 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 2005 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
800 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
19 years
19 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes R klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class 2005 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.45 m
Mercedes E class 2005 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class 2006, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class 2005 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
no data
Mercedes E class 2005 has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class 2005 has 150 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class 2006.
