Mercedes S class and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.7
11.2
Real fuel consumption:
13.5 l/100km
12.1 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1000 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 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
532 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 28 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
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.
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
