Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 19 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.5
9.4
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
910 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase
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 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.16 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 34 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:
12.2 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
