Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes C class. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito
Used only for this car
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:
4.87 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
475 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
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 slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
