Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 130 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.5
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
13.5 l/100km
10.7 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
530 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
450 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire
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:
1.42 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 3 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
