Mercedes S class 2004 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: | 7.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
Mercedes S class 2004 and Mercedes S class 1998 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes S class 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 12.3 | |
The Mercedes S class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class 2004 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 1998, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
1140 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Mercedes S class 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2004 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 2004 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class 1998, which means Mercedes S class 2004 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | Mercedes S class 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class 1998 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes S class 2004, so Mercedes S class 2004 quality is probably better | ||
Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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