Mercedes S class 2004 vs Mercedes S class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class 2004 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes S class 1999, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes S class 1999. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class 2004 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 1999, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class 2004 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 560'000 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 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes S class 2004 is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes S class 1999, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class 2004 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class 1999, which means Mercedes S class 2004 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes S class 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class 1999 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes S class 2004, so Mercedes S class 2004 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
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