Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.9 l/100km
8.6 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
1250 km on highway
780 km with real consumption
810 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.
Engine production duration:
8 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
Used only for this car
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:
4.54 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.47 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 3 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
