Mercedes E class 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 2004 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 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
12.2 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 2004 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
650 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 2004 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 2004 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`255
2`305
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Mercedes E class 2006 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class 2004 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class 2006, so Mercedes E class 2006 quality is probably significantly better
