Mercedes S class engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.7 l/100km
8.6 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
1110 km in combined cycle
920 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
20 years
20 years
Dimensions
Length:
5.21 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.47 m
Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 34 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
540 litres
Mercedes S class has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
