Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.2 l/100km
7.1 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
59 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1200 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1340 km on highway
950 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
14 years
14 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.47 m
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
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.
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
