Mercedes E class 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 130 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used also on Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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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 | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1950 litres | 1384 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 220 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 566 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`360 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`785 kg | 1`620 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 580 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
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