Mercedes S class 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class 2004 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 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.4
11.2
Mercedes S class 2004 consumes 0.2 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 2004 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
1110 km on highway
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 2004 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.16 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 2004 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes S class 2006, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class 2004 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
560 litres
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class 2004 is 0.2 metres more 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 2004 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mercedes S class 2006, so Mercedes S class 2006 quality is probably significantly better
