Mercedes S class 2002 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class 2002 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes S class 2006, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class 2002 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class 2002 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class 2002 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Used also on Mercedes GL | |
| 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 2002 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 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 4 cm shorter 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: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class 2002 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class 2006. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7600 | |
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