Mercedes E class 1999 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class 1996 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class 1999, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class 1999. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.6
12.1
Real fuel consumption:
14.4 l/100km
13.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class 1999 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class 1996 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1999, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class 1996 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class 1996 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class 1999.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
900 km on highway
550 km with real consumption
590 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
350'000 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 1996 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
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:
1.43 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class 1996 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class 1999, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class 1996 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
520 litres
Mercedes E class 1996 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class 1999.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.3 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`220
2`210
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Mercedes E class 1999 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class 1996 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class 1999, so Mercedes E class 1999 quality is probably better
