Mercedes E class 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 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: | 4.92 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 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 | no data | |
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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: | no data | 11.22 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 26 200 | |
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