Mercedes S class 2002 vs Mercedes S class 1998
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Mercedes S class
2002 - 2005
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Mercedes S 320 2002 CDI | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 320 2004 CDI Long | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 350 2002 | 245 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 350 2003 4Matic | 245 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 350 2003 4Matic Long | 245 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 350 2002 Lang | 245 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI | 250 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI Long | 250 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 430 2002 | 279 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 430 2004 | 279 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 430 2002 4Matic | 279 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 430 2002 4Matic Long | 279 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 430 2002 Long | 279 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 430 2004 Long | 279 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 500 2002 | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 500 2004 | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 500 2002 4Matic | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 500 2002 4Matic Long | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 500 2002 Long | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 500 2004 Long | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG | 500 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG Long | 360 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 600 2002 Long | 500 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S class
1998 - 2002
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Mercedes S 320 1998 | 224 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 320 1999 CDI | 197 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 320 1998 Long | 224 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 400 2000 CDI | 250 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 400 2000 CDI Long | 250 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 430 1998 | 279 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 430 1998 Long | 279 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 500 1998 | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 500 1998 Long | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 55 2001 AMG | 360 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 55 2001 AMG Long | 360 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 600 1999 Long | 367 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Gearbox:
Automatic Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Mercedes S class 2002 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes S class 1998 can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines:
3.2 - 5.5 3.2 - 5.8
Performance
Power:
204 - 500 HP 197 - 367 HP
Torque:
350 - 800 NM 315 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
4.8 - 8.2 seconds 6 - 8.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7 - 14.8 8.9 - 13.4
Mercedes S class 2002 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class 1998. On average, Mercedes S class 2002 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 1998. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
5.10 m 5.10 m
Width:
1.86 m 1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m 1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class 2002 and Mercedes S class 1998 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
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Turning diameter:
12.2 meters 12.2 meters
Gross weight (kg):
~ 2`100 ~ 2`100
Safety:
no data no data
Quality:
average
above average
Average price (€):
3600 3800
Pros and Cons:
Mercedes S klase has
available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption lower price
Mercedes S klase has
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