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.
Mercedes E class 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 2004 engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2006, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mercedes E class 2006. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.6
11.5
Real fuel consumption:
13.8 l/100km
12.8 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 2004 consumes 2.1 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 2004 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 2004 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
970 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 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 2006 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, 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 2006 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class 2004 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class 2006, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class 2004 is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
530 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
no data
Mercedes E class 2004 has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class 2004 has 160 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class 2006.
