Mercedes S class 2009 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| 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 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.5 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 790 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 5.23 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 36 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 532 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 28 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.9 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 9800 | |
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