Mercedes E class 2002 vs Mercedes C class 2004

 
Mercedes E class
2002 - 2006
Mercedes C class
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 163 HP143 HP
Torque: 240 NM220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds9.9 seconds
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.48.4
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway980 km on highway
650 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 13 years13 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.53 m
Width: 1.82 m1.73 m
Height: 1.45 m1.43 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 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
540 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.8 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.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1051`500
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
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.
Average price (€): 30003200
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Mercedes C klase has
  • better manoeuvrability
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