Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but Mercedes C class torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
9.3 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1 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 C class could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
330'000 km
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 C class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
13 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
475 litres
540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
