Mercedes C class and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but Mercedes C class torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes E class. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
8.4
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
880 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:
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540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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.
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
