Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 57 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.8
Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1210 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
455 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
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.
Gross weight:
2`010 kg
2`080 kg
Net weight:
1`510 kg
1`525 kg
Load capacity:
500 kg
555 kg
Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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
