Mercedes E class and Mercedes S class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
11.7
Real fuel consumption:
12.1 l/100km
13.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1050 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.87 m
5.10 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.48 m
Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
532 litres
560 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 28 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
