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 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2003.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
1100 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway
1350 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
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.
