Mercedes S class 2002 vs Mercedes S class 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class 2002 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes S class 1998, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mercedes S class 1998. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 11.5 | |
| Mercedes S class 2002 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 1998, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class 2002 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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 1998 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes S class 2002 is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes S class 1998, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class 2002 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class 1998, which means Mercedes S class 2002 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
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