Mercedes E class 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2011

 
Mercedes E class
2011 - 2013
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2014
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 136 HP136 HP
Torque: 360 NM360 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds9.1 seconds
Mercedes E class and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.15.3
Real fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100km6.3 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 59 litres59 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1150 km in combined cycle1110 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway1370 km on highway
830 km with real consumption930 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 16 years16 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.87 m4.59 m
Width: 1.85 m1.77 m
Height: 1.47 m1.45 m
Mercedes E class is larger.
Mercedes E class is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres475 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 meters10.8 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.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2702`105
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
Mercedes C class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better
Average price (€): 84007800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • roomier boot
Mercedes C klase has
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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