Mercedes C class 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but Mercedes C class torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 330'000 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 C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.84 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.46 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 (kg): | no data | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 10 200 | |
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