Mercedes S class 1996 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 51 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 560'000 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: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 37 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 15 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.2 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`100 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | 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 | 3000 | |
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