Mercedes S class 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1999

 
Mercedes S class
1999 - 2002
Mercedes E class
1999 - 2002
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 5.8 Petrol5.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Double-row timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 367 HP354 HP
Torque: 530 NM530 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds5.7 seconds
Mercedes S class engine produces 13 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 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.312.1
Real fuel consumption: 13.4 l/100km13.5 l/100km
By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle660 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway900 km on highway
650 km with real consumption590 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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: 4 years11 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled 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 E class might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 5.16 m4.82 m
Width: 1.86 m1.80 m
Height: 1.44 m1.41 m
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 data520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data520 litres
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters11.3 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`1002`210
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 36002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes S klase has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Mercedes E klase has
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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