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:
8.3 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
The Mercedes S class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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 0.5 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
1060 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
560'000 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 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:
5.16 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 34 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:
12.2 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.8 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
