Mercedes C class 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 840 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 695 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 220 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.84 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.46 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`420 | |
| 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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