Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 82 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
11.9
Real fuel consumption:
11.7 l/100km
13.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
520 km in combined cycle
680 km with real consumption
450 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
450'000 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:
13 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
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
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
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.
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
