Mercedes E class 2002 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 1999 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class 2002, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes E class 2002. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
10.9
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 l/100km
11.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2002, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class 1999 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2002.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
590 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
810 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
560 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
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.