Mercedes E class 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2002

 
Mercedes E class
2003 - 2005
Mercedes C class
2002 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.6 Petrol2.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 177 HP170 HP
Torque: 240 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds10.5 seconds
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.411.6
Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 610 km in combined cycle530 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway720 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 10 years10 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.85 m4.54 m
Width: 1.82 m1.73 m
Height: 1.50 m1.47 m
Mercedes E class is larger.
Mercedes E class is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 690 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1950 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.8 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`2951`500
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Mercedes E class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 28001600
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Mercedes C klase has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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