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):
11.4
13.4
The Mercedes S class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class 2004 consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
88 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
880 km on highway
Mercedes S class 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 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:
5.04 m
5.04 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class 2004 and Mercedes S class 1998 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
no data
no data
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.7 meters
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
