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.
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.
