Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 28 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 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 28 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 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`995 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 9800 | |
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