Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes C class. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1150 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1320 km on highway
830 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
14 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.87 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 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 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
475 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
