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.
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
