Mercedes S class 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class 2002 engine produces 70 HP less power than Mercedes S class 2006, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Mercedes S class 2006. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.4
Mercedes S class 2002 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class 2002 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1250 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GL
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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 2006, 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 2006.
Gross weight (kg):
2`100
2`640
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Mercedes S class 2006 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class 2002 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mercedes S class 2006, so Mercedes S class 2006 quality is probably significantly better
