Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
9.0 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
59 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
650 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
330'000 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:
4.59 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.45 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 2 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
