Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.9
10.4
Real fuel consumption:
12.0 l/100km
11.7 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1000 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
500'000 km
450'000 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:
10 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E 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
