Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.1
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway
1170 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
15 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK
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:
4.90 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
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.
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
