Mercedes E class 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class 2013 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 2013 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2011, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class 2011. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 2013 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2011, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 2013 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2011. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 2011 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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 2013 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 2013 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class 2011, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class 2013 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class 2011. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class 2013 scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes E class 2011 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes E class 2011 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 9800 | |
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