Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.8
Mercedes S class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1130 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway
1250 km on highway
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.10 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.51 m
Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
695 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.