Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.5 l/100km
7.9 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway
1100 km on highway
760 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
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:
4.82 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
540 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.
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.