In general, Mercedes E class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7 - 12.3
5.7 - 12.8
Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
485 litres
695 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1500 litres
1950 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 210 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 450 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Gross weight:
~ 2`188 kg
~ 2`449 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`656 kg
~ 1`811 kg
Load capacity:
~ 532 kg
~ 638 kg
Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.