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 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
1060 km on highway
650 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
4.53 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.45 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
1`965 kg
2`105 kg
Net weight:
1`410 kg
1`605 kg
Load capacity:
555 kg
500 kg
Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
