Mercedes E class 2002 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 2006 engine produces 88 HP less power than Mercedes E class 2002, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Mercedes E class 2002. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.5
12.9
Real fuel consumption:
12.8 l/100km
13.9 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 2006 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2002, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class 2006 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 2006 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2002.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway
860 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 2006 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 2006 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class 2002, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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540 litres
Mercedes E class 2006 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class 2002.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class 2006 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class 2002, which means Mercedes E class 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
