Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.1
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway
1020 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
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690 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1950 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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
