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 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
10.0 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
1060 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
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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
