Mercedes S class 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class 2005 engine produces 129 HP more power than Mercedes S class 2009, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Mercedes S class 2009. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
14.0
11.7
The Mercedes S class 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class 2005 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
1050 km on highway
Mercedes S class 2009 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 S class 2009 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 E klase, Mercedes ML, 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 S class 2009 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.21 m
5.10 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.48 m
Mercedes S class 2005 is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes S class 2009, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
560 litres
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class 2005 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class 2009.
