Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 390 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
7.8
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway
1250 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GL
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
5.21 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.51 m
Mercedes S class is larger, but lower. Mercedes S class is 32 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
695 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 135 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:
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.
