Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.7 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 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 30 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:
65 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
840 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes C klase
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:
4.82 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.45 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
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:
11.4 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.
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
