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 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
8.4
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
1060 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
13 years
13 years
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:
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540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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 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