Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 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):
4.8
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.2 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
59 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1370 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1650 km on highway
1280 km on highway
1060 km with real consumption
860 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
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
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.
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
