Mercedes C class 2002 vs Mercedes E class 2004

 
Mercedes C class
2002 - 2004
Mercedes E class
2004 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.2 Petrol3.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 218 HP224 HP
Torque: 310 NM315 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds9 seconds
Mercedes C class engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.810.6
Real fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100km12.0 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 520 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
720 km on highway970 km on highway
540 km with real consumption660 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: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 10 years10 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.54 m4.85 m
Width: 1.73 m1.82 m
Height: 1.47 m1.50 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 data690 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1950 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.4 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`5002`465
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 (€): 16002800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Mercedes E klase has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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