Mercedes E class 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2005

	Mercedes E class 2005 - 2006	Mercedes C class 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	3.0 Petrol	3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	231 HP	231 HP
Torque:	300 NM	300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.3 seconds	7.2 seconds
	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 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.4	9.4
Fuel tank capacity:	65 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	690 km in combined cycle	650 km in combined cycle
	570 km with real consumption	590 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	420'000 km	420'000 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:	540 litres	455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	540 litres	no data
	Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 85 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
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.
Gross weight (kg):	no data	1`800

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 (€):	3200	3200
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes E klase has more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot	Mercedes C klase has better manoeuvrability
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Mercedes E class 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions