Mercedes E class engine produces 16 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes C class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1460 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
1060 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
4.90 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.46 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
695 litres
485 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 210 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
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
