Mercedes S class 2002 vs Mercedes S class 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 500 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class 2002 engine produces 194 HP more power than Mercedes S class 1998, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Mercedes S class 1998. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 13.4 | |
| Mercedes S class 2002 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 1998, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class 2002 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 1998 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | |
| 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 1998 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class 2002 and Mercedes S class 1998 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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