Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes E class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types.
On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
12.5 meters
11.22 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.28 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.