Mercedes S class engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.3 l/100km
8.6 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1150 km in combined cycle
1110 km in combined cycle
960 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
19 years
19 years
Dimensions
Length:
5.10 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.47 m
Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 23 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
540 litres
Mercedes S class has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
