Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mercedes S class 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 279 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and Mercedes S class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 12.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 22 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes S class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Mercedes S class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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