Mercedes E class 1995 vs Mercedes E class 1999

 
Mercedes E class
1995 - 1997
Mercedes E class
1999 - 2002
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 4.2 Petrol4.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 279 HP279 HP
Torque: 400 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds6.6 seconds
Mercedes E class 1995 and Mercedes E class 1999 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class 1995 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.710.8
Real fuel consumption: 12.2 l/100km12.0 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes E class 1995 consumes 1.9 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 1995 could require 285 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class 1995 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1999.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 620 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway1000 km on highway
650 km with real consumption660 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km420'000 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 1995 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years11 years
Engine spread: Used also on Mercedes S klaseInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK
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 m4.82 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 1995 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class 1999, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class 1995 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data520 litres
Mercedes E class 1995 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class 1999.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.3 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`2202`210
Safety: no data
Quality:Mercedes E class 1999 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class 1995 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class 1999, so Mercedes E class 1999 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 16002200
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Mercedes E klase has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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