Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
10.0
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1210 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
450'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
13 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
no data
5.10 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.87 m
Height:
no data
1.49 m
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
560 litres
Mercedes E class has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
