Mercedes E class 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 475 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`080 | |
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| 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 (€): | 9600 | 7200 | |
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