Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
8.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 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 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
770 km with real consumption
810 km with real consumption
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 9 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.
Gross weight (kg):
1`500
2`100
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
