Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
650 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
440'000 km
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
4.53 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:
400 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.
