Mercedes E class 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 2004 engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes E class 2006, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class 2006. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
11.4 l/100km
11.4 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 2004 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 2004 could require 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
570 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
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
4.82 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 2004 and Mercedes E class 2006 are practically the same length.
