Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 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 0.1 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
860 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
9 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes E klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes Vito
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
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.
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
