Mercedes C class 2002 vs Mercedes E class 2002

	Mercedes C class 2002 - 2004	Mercedes E class 2002 - 2006
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	1.8 Petrol	1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	143 HP	163 HP
Torque:	220 NM	240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.9 seconds	9.6 seconds
	Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.4	8.4
Fuel tank capacity:	62 litres	65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	730 km in combined cycle	770 km in combined cycle
	1010 km on highway	1060 km on highway
	690 km with real consumption	650 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	440'000 km	440'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	13 years	13 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.53 m	4.82 m
Width:	1.73 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.45 m
	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:	no data	540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	540 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`105

Safety:
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	2600
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes C klase has better manoeuvrability lower price	Mercedes E klase has more power more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults
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Mercedes C class 2002 vs Mercedes E class 2002

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions