Mercedes E class 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 2002 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class 2006, but torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes E class 2006. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.4
Real fuel consumption:
10.7 l/100km
10.9 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class 2002 consumes 0.5 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 2002 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class 2002 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
740 km with real consumption
590 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
420'000 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 2002 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire
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.
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.
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`170
2`185
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Mercedes E class 2006 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class 2002 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class 2006, so Mercedes E class 2006 quality is probably significantly better
