Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 35 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.9
Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1320 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes Vito
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.54 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.50 m
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:
no data
690 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
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
