Mercedes S class 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2002

 
Mercedes S class
2004 - 2005
Mercedes E class
2002 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 5.0 Petrol5.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Double-row timing chainDouble-row timing chain

Performance

Power: 306 HP306 HP
Torque: 460 NM460 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds6 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 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.411.5
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.
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle690 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway950 km on highway
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 11 years11 years

Dimensions

Length: 5.16 m4.82 m
Width: 1.86 m1.82 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Mercedes S class is larger.
Mercedes S class is 34 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data540 litres
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.8 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): 2`1002`250
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above 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 (€): 36003000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes S klase has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Mercedes E klase has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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