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.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
480'000 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 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.
