Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.2
11.5
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
950 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
5.16 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 34 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
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540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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540 litres
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.8 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
