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.
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
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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
