Mercedes S class 1999 vs Mercedes S class 2002

 
Mercedes S class
1999 - 2002
Mercedes S class
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 5.8 Petrol5.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Double-row timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 367 HP500 HP
Torque: 530 NM800 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds4.8 seconds
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): 13.314.8
Real fuel consumption: 13.4 l/100km16.4 l/100km
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 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 2002.
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres88 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle590 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway810 km on highway
650 km with real consumption530 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years11 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled 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 m5.16 m
Width: 1.86 m1.86 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class 1999 and Mercedes S class 2002 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters12.2 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`1002`100
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 36003600
Pros and Cons: Mercedes S klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Mercedes S klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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