Mercedes E class 1999 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 1999 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2004, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mercedes E class 2004. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
7.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.5 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 75 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:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
890 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
1100 km on highway
740 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes S klase
Used only for this car
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 1999 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 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`160
2`245
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
