Mercedes E class 1989 vs Mercedes S class 1996
| 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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 64 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 139 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 35 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 15 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4800 | |
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