Mercedes E class 1989 vs Mercedes S class 1995
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| 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. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 72 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 13.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes S class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 35 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 15 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.1 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): | 1`500 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5000 | |
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