Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
6.3 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1280 km on highway
1460 km on highway
860 km with real consumption
1040 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.