Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
8.2 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
750 km with real consumption
790 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
20 years
20 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes R klase
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 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:
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540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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.
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.
