Mercedes E class 2002 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 1999 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes E class 2002, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class 2002. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
8.4
The Mercedes E class 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2002, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 1999 could require 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
1060 km on highway
Mercedes E class 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
580'000 km
440'000 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 1999 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 3 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. Mercedes E class 2002 might be a better choice in this respect.
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 1999 and Mercedes E class 2002 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
520 litres
540 litres
Mercedes E class 1999 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class 2002. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class 2002 (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class 1999 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class 2002.
