Mercedes C class 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.5 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 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.1 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 0.8 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 330'000 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 C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 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 29 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 (kg): | no data | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 10 200 | |
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