Mercedes S class 2009 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class 2009 engine produces 129 HP more power than Mercedes S class 2005, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Mercedes S class 2005. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
14.3
12.0
The Mercedes S class 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class 2009 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class 2009 could require 345 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
1050 km on highway
Mercedes S class 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class 2005 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CL, Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class 2005 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.23 m
5.08 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.47 m
Mercedes S class 2009 is larger. Mercedes S class 2009 is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes S class 2005, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class 2009 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
560 litres
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class 2009 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class 2005.
