Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.5 l/100km
7.9 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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:
4.82 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
no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
540 litres
no data
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.
