Mercedes E class engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 72 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
13.2
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 4 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 600 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
100 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
700'000 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 S class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
13 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Mercedes E klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The Mercedes S class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
5.11 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 m
Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 37 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
no data
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`860
2`100
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better
