Mercedes E class 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.3 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 25 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4800 | |
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