Mercedes S class 2001 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 360 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.4 | 12.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.7 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | no data | 2`210 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 6000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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