Mercedes S class 2005 and Mercedes S class 2009 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes S class 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
7.6
Real fuel consumption:
10.0 l/100km
8.9 l/100km
The Mercedes S class 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class 2005 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2009, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class 2005 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class 2005 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2009.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1080 km in combined cycle
1180 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1520 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class 2009 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
20 years
20 years
Dimensions
Length:
5.08 m
5.10 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class 2005 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class 2009, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.