Mercedes E class 1999 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class 2002, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class 2002.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.0 l/100km
7.4 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 1999 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2002.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway
1270 km on highway
920 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
Used only for this car
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 1999 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.
