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 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
9.8 l/100km
9.7 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1080 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway
1240 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
15 years
15 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.87 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 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 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 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
