Mercedes S class engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
14.8
12.9
Real fuel consumption:
16.4 l/100km
13.8 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
590 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
860 km on highway
530 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
300'000 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 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CL, Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, 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 E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.16 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
540 litres
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.2 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.
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