Mercedes E class 1999 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 1999 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2002, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class 2002. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
10.9
Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2002, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class 1999 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
590 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
810 km on highway
Mercedes E class 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
450'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK
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 2002 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 2002 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 2002. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class 2002 (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 2002.
