Mercedes E class 1999 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 1997 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes E class 1999, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes E class 1999. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 1997 consumes 0.2 litres more 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:
8 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase
Used also on Mercedes S 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 1997 might be a better choice in this respect.
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 1997 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.
