Mercedes E class 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 258 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 360 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 13.1 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 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes C class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 26 800 | |
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