Mercedes E class 2003 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2006, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes E class 2006. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class 2003 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 2003 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:
1150 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
960 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
4 years
19 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes S klase
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 2003 and Mercedes E class 2006 are practically the same length.
