Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mercedes S class 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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Mercedes E class is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes S class can be equipped only with rear wheel drive. | |||
Engines: | 2.0 - 5.4 | 3.2 - 5.8 | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 115 - 354 HP | 197 - 367 HP | |
Torque: | 190 - 530 NM | 315 - 560 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 - 12.5 seconds | 6 - 8.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 - 12.3 | 8.9 - 13.4 | |
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. 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: | 4.82 m | 5.10 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 28 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`100 | ~ 2`100 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | above average | |
Average price (€): | 2000 | 6000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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