Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 129 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
14.0
11.2
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
1000 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CL, Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
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
532 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 28 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
