Mercedes S class 1998 vs Mercedes S class 2002

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	Mercedes S class 1998 - 2002	Mercedes S class 2002 - 2005
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Wheel drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)	Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
	Mercedes S class 1998 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes S class 2002 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:	3.2 - 5.8	3.2 - 5.5
Performance
Power:	197 - 367 HP	204 - 500 HP
Torque:	315 - 560 NM	350 - 800 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6 - 8.5 seconds	4.8 - 8.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.9 - 13.4	7.7 - 14.8
	Mercedes S class 1998 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class 2002. On average, Mercedes S class 1998 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2002. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions
Length:	5.10 m	5.10 m
Width:	1.86 m	1.86 m
Height:	1.44 m	1.44 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class 1998 and Mercedes S class 2002 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	no data	no data
Turning diameter:	12.2 meters	12.2 meters
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`100	~ 2`100

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	above average	average
Average price (€):	3800	3600
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes S klase has fewer faults	Mercedes S klase has available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption lower price
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Mercedes S class 1998 vs Mercedes S class 2002

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions