Mercedes E class 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2006

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	Mercedes E class 2003 - 2006	Mercedes E class 2006 - 2009
Body:	Estate car / wagon	Sedan
	The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.8 - 5.4	1.8 - 6.2
Performance
Power:	150 - 476 HP	136 - 514 HP
Torque:	240 - 700 NM	250 - 730 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	4.7 - 11.1 seconds	4.5 - 9.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.9 - 13.6	6.3 - 14.3
	Mercedes E class 2003 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class 2006. On average, Mercedes E class 2003 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions
Length:	4.85 m	4.82 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.50 m	1.45 m
	Mercedes E class 2003 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class 2006, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class 2003 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	690 litres	540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1950 litres	no data
	Mercedes E class 2003 has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class 2003 has 150 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class 2006.
Turning diameter:	11.4 meters	11.5 meters
	The turning circle of the Mercedes E class 2003 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class 2006.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`314	~ 2`243

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	average	below average
Average price (€):	2600	5800
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes E klase has roomier boot fewer faults lower price	Mercedes E klase has lower fuel consumption
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Mercedes E class 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2006

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions