Mercedes E class 1997 and Mercedes E class 1999 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
11.1
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
960 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 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:
9 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C 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 E class 1999 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 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 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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520 litres
Mercedes E class 1997 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class 1999.