Mercedes C class 2002 vs Mercedes E class 2002

 
Mercedes C class
2002 - 2004
Mercedes E class
2002 - 2006
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP163 HP
Torque: 220 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds9.6 seconds
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.48.4
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1060 km on highway
690 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 13 years13 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.82 m
Width: 1.73 m1.82 m
Height: 1.43 m1.45 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 data540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data540 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.4 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.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5002`105
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
Mercedes E class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 16003000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Mercedes E klase has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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