Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 28 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`105 kg | 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 610 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 8400 | |
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