Mercedes E class 1997 and Mercedes E class 1999 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
10.3
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
1050 km on highway
780 km with real consumption
800 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
480'000 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:
9 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire
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 1999 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.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
520 litres
Mercedes E class 1997 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class 1999.
