Mercedes E class 1999 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 1997 engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes E class 1999, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes E class 1999. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 1997 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class 1997 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1999, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 1997 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class 1997 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1999.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1140 km on highway
870 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class 1997 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
16 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 1997 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class 1999, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class 1997 is 2 cm lower.
