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 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.5
11.9
Real fuel consumption:
13.8 l/100km
12.4 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
100 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
580 km in combined cycle
720 km with real consumption
560 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Dimensions
Length:
5.21 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.43 m
Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 47 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 15 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
no data
Turning diameter:
12.5 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.3 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 S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably better
