Mercedes S class engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.2
12.9
Real fuel consumption:
16.7 l/100km
13.9 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
860 km on highway
520 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
300'000 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
4.85 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
540 litres
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
