Mercedes C class 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`540 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 510 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| 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 (€): | 4600 | 8200 | |
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