Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 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 120 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:
920 km in combined cycle
1100 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway
1350 km on highway
920 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 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:
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 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