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 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
6.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1100 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway
1290 km on highway
1060 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
540 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 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.
