Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.8
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
59 litres
650 km with real consumption
790 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
440'000 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, 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:
4.90 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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
no data
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
