Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
8.4
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
1060 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
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
