Mercedes E class 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.7 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 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes CLS | 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 | |
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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, if possible |
1950 litres | 1500 litres | |
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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. 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`420 kg | 2`210 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`670 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. | |||
| 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 (€): | 8000 | 6800 | |
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