Mercedes S class 2002 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class 1998 engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes S class 2002, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mercedes S class 2002. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.5
11.1
Mercedes S class 1998 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2002, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class 1998 could require 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
88 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1080 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
500'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL
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 1998 and Mercedes S class 2002 are practically the same length.
