Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.7
10.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.2 l/100km
11.1 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
570 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
780 km on highway
830 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 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
no data
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