Mercedes S class 1995 vs Mercedes S class 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class 1998 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class 1995 engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes S class 1998, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Mercedes S class 1998. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class 1995 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes S class 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class 1995 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class 1998, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class 1995 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 480'000 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 1995 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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 1998 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class 1995 is larger. Mercedes S class 1995 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes S class 1998, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class 1995 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class 1995 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class 1998, which means Mercedes S class 1995 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3600 | |
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