Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.0 l/100km
7.1 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
59 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1340 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes E klase
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E 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.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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.
