Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes E class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 26 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 425 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 26 400 | |
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