Mercedes E class 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 2011 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: | 4.85 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 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 (kg): | 2`300 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 24 800 | 25 800 | |
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