Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

1984–1995 vs 1979–1991 · Sedan/Wagon/Coupe vs Sedan/Coupe

In short

Length: E-Klasa W124 4,765 mm, S-Klasa W126 5,135 mm — a 37 cm difference.
Boot: E-Klasa W124 520 l, S-Klasa W126 500 l.
Lowest consumption: E-Klasa W124 7 l/100 km, S-Klasa W126 9.5 l/100 km.
Power: E-Klasa W124 55–235 kW, S-Klasa W126 92–220 kW.
Standard equipment: E-Klasa W124 14 items (Standard), S-Klasa W126 18 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W1241984–1995 · 13 engines · Standard, Sportline, Classic, EleganceSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1261979–1991 · 11 engines · Standard, Lang, ExklusivSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W1241984–1995no listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1261979–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,655 mm–4,765 mm	Length4,910 mm–5,135 mm
Width	Width1,740 mm–1,796 mm	Width1,820 mm–1,828 mm
Height	Height1,391 mm–1,490 mm	Height1,406 mm–1,446 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,715 mm–2,800 mm	Wheelbase2,850 mm–3,075 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume450 l–520 l	Trunk volume470 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,330 kg–1,700 kg	Curb weight1,510 kg–1,800 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–90 l	Fuel tank90 l–100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1984–1995	Production years1979–1991
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Coupe	Body typeSedan, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines11
Power	Power55–235 kW (75–320 hp)	Power92–220 kW (125–299 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–5.0	Displacement (l)2.6–5.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 200 D	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 300 SD Turbodiesel
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · E 500	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 560 SEC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · Standard	Items in the base trim18 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Avantgarde	Items in the top trim27 · Exklusiv
Equipment · Comfort3 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Velour	Velour—	Velour✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety3 · 2
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 5,135 mm, Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 4,765 mm (a 370 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,075 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 500 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 uses 7 l/100 km (200 D); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 9.5 l/100 km (300 SD Turbodiesel).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 makes 235 kW (320 hp) (E 500); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 220 kW (299 hp) (560 SEL).

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