Mercedes S class 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes E class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 730 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`660 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 10 200 | |
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