Mercedes E class 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 2002 engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes E class 2006, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 2002 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class 2002 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 2002 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1200 km on highway
870 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
3 years
20 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
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.
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 2002 and Mercedes E class 2006 are practically the same length.