Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.5 l/100km
8.6 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 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
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway
1370 km on highway
770 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
19 years
19 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
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.
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.
