Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
7.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1140 km in combined cycle
890 km in combined cycle
1510 km on highway
1100 km on highway
1020 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes E klase
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. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.04 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
540 litres
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class.
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
