Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 56 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 152 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
9.7
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
100 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
16 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Mercedes G klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
5.11 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 m
Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 37 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
no data
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably better
