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.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
1100 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
560'000 km
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.
