Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mercedes S class 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 11.5 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 480'000 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 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 22 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes S class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Mercedes S class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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