Mercedes S class 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 585 HP | 558 HP | |
| Torque: | 900 NM | 720 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.8 | |
| Mercedes S class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 540 litres | |
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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: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.6 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`700 | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 60 400 | 16 800 | |
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