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):
6.7 - 11.9
6.9 - 13.6
Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 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 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
690 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1384 litres
1950 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 220 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 566 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
~ 2`109 kg
~ 2`314 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`513 kg
~ 1`795 kg
Load capacity:
~ 596 kg
~ 519 kg
Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
