Mercedes S class 2004 and Mercedes S class 1998 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes S class 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
12.3
The Mercedes S class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class 2004 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 1998, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
88 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
950 km on highway
Mercedes S class 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
11 years
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 1998, 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 1998, 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 1998 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes S class 2004, so Mercedes S class 2004 quality is probably better
