Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 109 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.9
12.9
Real fuel consumption:
13.6 l/100km
13.9 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
520 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
700 km on highway
860 km on highway
450 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
300'000 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 C class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS
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
4.85 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 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 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
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.
