Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
780 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 9 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`100
1`500
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
