Mercedes S class 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class 2002 engine produces 112 HP more power than Mercedes S class 2005, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mercedes S class 2005. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.2
12.0
Real fuel consumption:
16.7 l/100km
12.5 l/100km
The Mercedes S class 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class 2002 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class 2002 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class 2002 consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
1050 km on highway
520 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
480'000 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 2005 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
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 2005 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 2005, 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 2005.
