Mercedes E class 1999 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 1997 engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes E class 1999, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes E class 1999. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 1997 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class 1997 consumes 0.1 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 1997 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class 1997 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1999.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class 1997 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
16 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 1997 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class 1999, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class 1997 is 2 cm lower.
