Mercedes S class 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class 2004 engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes S class 2005, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes S class 2005. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
8.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
10.0 l/100km
The Mercedes S class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class 2004 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2005, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class 2004 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1140 km in combined cycle
1080 km in combined cycle
1510 km on highway
1400 km on highway
1060 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
4 years
20 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes E klase
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML
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 2005 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.16 m
5.08 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class 2004 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes S class 2005, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class 2004 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
560 litres
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class 2004 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class 2005.
