Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
59 litres
1060 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:
14 years
14 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.
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
