Mercedes C class 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes E klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 19 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.020000000000001 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes C class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 16 800 | |
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