Petrol engines (Mercedes E class 1999) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class 2004) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences.
Mercedes E class 1999 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class 1999 engine produces 19 HP more power than Mercedes E class 2004, but torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes E class 2004. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
9.4
The Mercedes E class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class 1999 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 1999 could require 210 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
910 km on highway
Mercedes E class 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK
Installed on at least 3 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 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 2004 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 2004. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class 2004 (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 2004.
Gross weight (kg):
2`210
2`360
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Mercedes E class 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class 1999 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class 2004, so Mercedes E class 2004 quality is probably slightly better
