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.
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.
