Mercedes S class 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.4 | 12.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 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, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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