Mercedes E class engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
14.3
13.4
Real fuel consumption:
16.3 l/100km
16.2 l/100km
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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
550 km in combined cycle
490 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
710 km on highway
490 km with real consumption
400 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.73 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
475 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 55 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.75 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.75 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes E class can be easier 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
