Mercedes E class 1999 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 1998 engine produces 18 HP less power than Mercedes E class 1999, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes E class 1999. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 1998 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1999, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class 1998 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 1998 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1999.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway
1220 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 1998 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class 1999, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.