Mercedes E class engine produces 16 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
16 years
16 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.46 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
695 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1950 litres
1500 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 210 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 450 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Power steering:
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight:
2`400 kg
2`155 kg
Net weight:
1`750 kg
1`615 kg
Load capacity:
650 kg
540 kg
Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes E 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
