Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes C class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
11.3
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
540 km in combined cycle
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
480'000 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
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.54 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.47 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 litres
no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
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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.
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
