Mercedes E class 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2005

 
Mercedes E class
2005 - 2006
Mercedes C class
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.5 Petrol3.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Double-row timing chainDouble-row timing chain

Performance

Power: 272 HP272 HP
Torque: 350 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 seconds6.4 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 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.79.7
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 820 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
680 km with real consumption570 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 450'000 km450'000 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 litres455 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
540 litresno 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 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`2051`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 (€): 30003200
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mercedes C klase has
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
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