Mercedes E class 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 2006 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2005, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class 2005. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
8.2 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 2006 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 2006 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 2006 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1090 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
890 km with real consumption
790 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
20 years
20 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes R klase
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 2006 might be a better choice in this respect.
