Mercedes C class 2000 vs Mercedes E class 2003

	Mercedes C class 2000 - 2004	Mercedes E class 2003 - 2006
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.1 Diesel	2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	115 HP	122 HP
Torque:	250 NM	270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	12.1 seconds	12.1 seconds
	Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.7	5.9
Real fuel consumption:	6.7 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
	By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:	62 litres	65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	920 km in combined cycle	1100 km in combined cycle
	1210 km on highway	1350 km on highway
	920 km with real consumption	890 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Engine production duration:	8 years	8 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`135

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 (€):	1600	3000
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 2000 vs Mercedes E class 2003

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions