Mercedes S class 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 64 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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: | 5.12 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | no data | 1470 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 30 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: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 58 400 | 24 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Mercedes S klase has 
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