Mercedes S class 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class 2002 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 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
10.1
Real fuel consumption:
11.8 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 2002 consumes 1 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 2002 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class 2002 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
890 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
1160 km on highway
740 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 2002 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 2002 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes S class 2005, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class 2002 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 2002 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class 2005.
