Mercedes S class 1999 vs Mercedes S class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.8 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class 2002 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class 1999 engine produces 133 HP less power than Mercedes S class 2002, whereas torque is 270 NM less than Mercedes S class 2002. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 14.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 16.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class 1999 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2002, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class 1999 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class 1999 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2002. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CL, Mercedes SL | |
| 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 2002 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class 1999 and Mercedes S class 2002 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2800 | |
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