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):
11.8
10.6
Real fuel consumption:
11.3 l/100km
12.0 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 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
520 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
720 km on highway
970 km on highway
540 km with real consumption
660 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:
10 years
10 years
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
