Mercedes S class 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 279 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5.16 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 34 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.9 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes S class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Mercedes S class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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