Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 55 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
7.1
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
100 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
13 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on 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. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.11 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.42 m
Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
515 litres
Turning diameter:
12.1 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.8 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 50 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better
