Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.8 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 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 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 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1950 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`105 | 2`310 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8400 | |
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