Mercedes S class 2002 vs Mercedes S class 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 279 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class 2002 and Mercedes S class 1998 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 12.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.3 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class 1998 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes S class 2002 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class 2002 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 11 years | |
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 (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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