Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
7.9 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
1220 km on highway
780 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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:
4.53 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.45 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
540 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 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.
