Mercedes S class 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 102 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 320 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 8.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 630'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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