Mercedes S class 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class 2003 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes S class 2005, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.9
10.1
Real fuel consumption:
12.1 l/100km
11.4 l/100km
The Mercedes S class 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class 2003 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class 2003 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class 2003 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
890 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1160 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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 2003 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 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 2003 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes S class 2005, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class 2003 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 2003 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class 2005.
