Mercedes C class 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2009
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 224 HP | 231 HP | |
Torque: | 510 NM | 540 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 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 75 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: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
770 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`415 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | average | |
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. | |||
Average price (€): | 6000 | 9800 | |
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