Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
59 litres
1100 km with real consumption
850 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
390'000 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 E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
15 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito
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 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:
4.61 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
no data
1950 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 210 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
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.
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
