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 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
12.1 l/100km
11.3 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 0.3 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 45 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:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
660 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
450'000 km
450'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
13 years
13 years
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
10.84 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.46 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.
