Mercedes E class 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 2002 engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2006, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mercedes E class 2006. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.9
11.5
Real fuel consumption:
13.8 l/100km
12.8 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 2002 consumes 1.4 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 2002 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 2002 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
970 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
480'000 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 2006 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G 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:
4.85 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 2002 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
530 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
540 litres
no data
Mercedes E class 2002 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class 2006.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class 2002 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class 2006, which means Mercedes E class 2002 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
