Mercedes C class engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
16 years
16 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.61 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.51 m
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
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:
10.8 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Power steering:
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better
