This is our in-depth comparison review Mercedes E-Class vs S-Class - who’s the king of Benz sedans? We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.
00:00 E-Class vs S-Class
02:11 Length and technology
05:46 Engines
06:51 Interior Cockpit E-Class
12:27 Rear seats E-Class
13:32 Rear seats S-Class
18:15 Interior Cockpit S-Class
24:10 Trunk / boot comparison
26:17 Acceleration E450 E-Class
27:43 Suspension and comfort
29:44 Assistance systems E-Class
31:19 The E-Class feeling
34:52 Acceleration S500 S-Class
35:33 S-Class vs E-Class differences
41:31 Agile driving
45:26 Fuel economy mpg
45:48 Price
47:22 E-Class or S-Class?
Data & facts:
Mercedes E-Class vs S-Class
E450 4Matic vs S500 4M L
High-tech silver and vintage blue
Length
4,95 m 195“ vs 5,29 m 208“ (LWB, Standard in US)
34 cm 13“ difference, 25 cm 10“ is the wheelbase difference
Air suspension optional for E-Class, Standard for S-Class
Optional rear-axle steering, 4,5° for E-Class, 4,5 or 10° for S-Class
E-Class DE Artico seats, fabric/Artico or Microcut/Artico in AMG Line, US MBTex available; optional or standard in UK animal skin
S-Class only animal skin
Trunk
540 l EClass vs 550 l Sclass
Engines
E-Class 4- and 6-cylinder petrol and diesel, PHEV petrol and diesel
E450 AWD 3,0 l R6 381 hp plus e-boost 4,5 s (1960 kg)
S-Class 6- and 8-cylinder, and Maybach V12
S500 AWD 3,0 l R6 450 hp plus e-boost 4,7 s (2105 kg)
145 kg weight difference
Level 3 assistance system with S-Class (max 95 km/h)
Price
Base 59.000 Euro vs 113.000 Euro (50 k difference)
6-cyl 82.500 Euro vs 127.000 Euro
Specced 98.000 Euro vs 129.000 Euro (30 k difference, but S-Class could be way more expensive)
Price difference between shown vehicles is probably rather 60-80 k
Exact prices we cannot say because Mercedes does not give exact vehicle prices anymore (daily pricing…)
