Mercedes S class 1996 vs Mercedes E class 1989
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 177 HP | 113 HP | |
Torque: | 330 NM | 191 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 64 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 139 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
1020 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes S class 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: | 630'000 km | 630'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Mercedes G klase | |
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 | |
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 | 1`900 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | ||
Average price (€): | 5200 | 2800 | |
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