Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1110 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
19 years
19 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
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.