Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 57 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
7.1
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
1100 km on highway
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
480'000 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 E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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.
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
