Mercedes E class 1999 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 1999 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2003, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mercedes E class 2003. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 1999 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2003.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1040 km in combined cycle
1100 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway
1350 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
1060 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
9 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes C klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes Vito
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 2003 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 1999 and Mercedes E class 2003 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
520 litres
540 litres
Mercedes E class 1999 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class 2003. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class 2003 (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class 1999 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class 2003.
