Mercedes S class 2004 vs Mercedes S class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 21 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. | |||
| Mercedes S klase 2005 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2005 3.0 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6400 | |
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