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 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.4
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
12.1 l/100km
11.3 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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:
760 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.
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:
4.82 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.45 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
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:
11.4 meters
10.84 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.56 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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
