Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 76 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 242 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 7.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.5 l/100km
7.9 l/100km
The Mercedes E 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
930 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
480'000 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:
16 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
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.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 305 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
