Mercedes E class 2018 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class 2018 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 2018 engine produces 136 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2009, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes E class 2009. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 2018 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class 2018 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class 2018 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2009, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class 2018 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 2009 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 2009 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class 2009 has more luggage space. Mercedes E class 2018 has 115 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class 2009.  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class 2018 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class 2009. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high  | average  | |
| Mercedes E class 2018 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class 2009 has serious deffects in 475 percent more cases than Mercedes E class 2018, so Mercedes E class 2018 quality is probably significantly better  | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 9800 | |
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