Mercedes E class 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 50 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 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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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 |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 210 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 6000 | |
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