Mercedes E class 1999 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 1999 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2004, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class 2004. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
10.6
Real fuel consumption:
11.3 l/100km
11.4 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 1999 could require 90 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 2004.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
830 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 1999 and Mercedes E class 2004 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 2004. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class 2004 (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 2004.
Gross weight (kg):
2`250
2`200
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Mercedes E class 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class 1999 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class 2004, so Mercedes E class 2004 quality is probably slightly better
