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:
13.9 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 1.1 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.
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.
