Mercedes S class 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2009

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	Mercedes S class 2005 - 2009	Mercedes E class 2009 - 2013
Gearbox:	Automatic	Manual/Automatic
	Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes E class has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines:	3.0 - 6.2	1.8 - 6.2
Performance
Power:	235 - 612 HP	136 - 525 HP
Torque:	350 - 999 NM	270 - 600 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	4.4 - 7.8 seconds	4.5 - 9.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.3 - 15.0	5.1 - 11.4
	Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions
Length:	5.15 m	4.87 m
Width:	1.87 m	1.85 m
Height:	1.47 m	1.48 m
	Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:	560 litres	695 litres
	Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:	12 meters	11.3 meters
	The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`535	~ 2`323

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	above average
Average price (€):	7600	10 200
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes S klase has automatic transmission only lower price	Mercedes E klase has both manual and automatic lower fuel consumption roomier boot better manoeuvrability fewer faults
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Mercedes S class 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2009

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions