Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
6.7
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway
1210 km on highway
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Mercedes E 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:
4.80 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
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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.
Gross weight (kg):
1`960
1`500
Safety:
Quality:
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
