Mercedes E class 1989 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 38 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 420'000 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: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 315 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
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