Mercedes E class 1999 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 1996 engine produces 57 HP less power than Mercedes E class 1999, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes E class 1999. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
7.2
The Mercedes E class 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class 1996 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1999, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 1996 could require 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
1140 km on highway
Mercedes E class 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 1996 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class 1999 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 1996 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class 1999, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
520 litres
Mercedes E class 1996 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class 1999.
