Mercedes S class engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
14.8
12.9
Real fuel consumption:
16.1 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 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
590 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
860 km on highway
540 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CL, Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.16 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 31 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:
12.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.2 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
