Mercedes S class engine produces 11 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.8
11.1
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
100 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
700'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
Dimensions
Length:
5.21 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 47 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:
12.5 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.3 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.
Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably better