Mercedes E class 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2006

	Mercedes E class 2003 - 2006	Mercedes E class 2006 - 2009
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.1 Diesel	2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	122 HP	136 HP
Torque:	270 NM	340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	12 seconds	9.9 seconds
	Mercedes E class 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 2003 engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes E class 2006, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes E class 2006. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.9	6.3
Real fuel consumption:	6.2 l/100km	6.6 l/100km
	The Mercedes E class 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 2003 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 2003 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:	65 litres	65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1100 km in combined cycle	1030 km in combined cycle
	1040 km with real consumption	980 km with real consumption
	Mercedes E class 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Engine production duration:	8 years	8 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes Vito	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes Vito
	In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:	4.82 m	4.82 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.45 m	1.45 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 2003 and Mercedes E class 2006 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	540 litres	540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	540 litres	no data
Turning diameter:	11.4 meters	11.4 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`135	2`140

Safety:		no data
Quality:	below average	below average
Average price (€):	3000	5600
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes E klase has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage lower price	Mercedes E klase has more power more dynamic
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Mercedes E class 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2006

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions