Mercedes E class 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 2003 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class 2006, but torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes E class 2006. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 2003 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 2003 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 2003 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | 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. | |||
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 | |
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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 | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes E class 2006 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class 2003 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class 2006, so Mercedes E class 2006 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 6000 | |
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