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.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
300'000 km
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.
