Mercedes E class 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 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: | 4.85 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 25 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4800 | |
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