Mercedes C class 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2002

	Mercedes C class 2004 - 2005	Mercedes E class 2002 - 2005
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.6 Petrol	2.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	170 HP	177 HP
Torque:	240 NM	240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.2 seconds	9.1 seconds
	Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	10.7	10.9
	Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	62 litres	65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	570 km in combined cycle	590 km in combined cycle
	810 km on highway	810 km on highway
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	420'000 km	420'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	10 years	10 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:	no data	540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	540 litres
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 (kg):	1`500	2`200

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	average
	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.
Average price (€):	3000	2600
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes C klase has better manoeuvrability	Mercedes E klase has lower price
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Mercedes C class 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2002

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions