Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
13.3
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
100 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
700'000 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 S class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Mercedes E klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect.
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:
12.1 meters
12.1 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`900
2`100
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better
