Mercedes E class 1997 and Mercedes E class 1999 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
10.8
Real fuel consumption:
11.8 l/100km
12.0 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class 1997 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class 1997 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1999.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway
1000 km on highway
670 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
11 years
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.