Mercedes E class and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.3 l/100km
9.7 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1020 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1170 km on highway
770 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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
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
