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.
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.
Gross weight:
1`985 kg
2`135 kg
Net weight:
1`430 kg
1`635 kg
Load capacity:
555 kg
500 kg
Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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
