Mercedes E class 2011 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 4.90 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 20 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 135 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes S class. The Mercedes S class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 13 400 | |
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