Mercedes C class 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2005

	Mercedes C class 2005 - 2007	Mercedes E class 2005 - 2006
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	3.0 Petrol	3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	231 HP	231 HP
Torque:	300 NM	300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.2 seconds	7.3 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 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.4	9.4
Fuel tank capacity:	62 litres	65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	650 km in combined cycle	690 km in combined cycle
	590 km with real consumption	570 km with real consumption
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:	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	no data	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 (kg):	1`800	no data

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	below 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 (€):	3400	3000
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes C klase has better manoeuvrability	Mercedes E klase has more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot lower price
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Mercedes C class 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions