Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
11.6
Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
530 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
720 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
450'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.54 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.47 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 30 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
600 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1975 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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
