Mercedes S class engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
7.5
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
100 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
930 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.
Engine production duration:
13 years
16 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.
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.
