Mercedes C class 2001 vs Mercedes E class 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 130 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.5 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 450 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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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: | 470 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1384 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 220 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 566 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: | 2`200 kg | 2`465 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 645 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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