Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.1
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
1250 km on highway
860 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
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
