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.
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
