Sine sweep vs impulse response
A good starting point to better help you understand the differences between several available methods for Transfer Function measurements is the Müller and Massarani paper entitled "Transfer-Function Measurements with Sweeps".  Whilst the title eludes to coverage of only the ESS method, it does do a good job at covering other techniques too.

Angelo Farina has also contributed many works regarding Transfer Function measurements for a variety of applications, all of which he makes freely available here:  http://pcfarina.eng.unipr.it/Public/Papers/list_pub.htm

I hope that this assists with your literature quest.  Following reading these papers you should have a better understanding of the different methods, along with their respective pro's and con's, so you can make an educated decision regarding which technique best suits your application.