Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.0
11.9
Real fuel consumption:
12.5 l/100km
13.6 l/100km
The Mercedes E 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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
520 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
700 km on highway
640 km with real consumption
450 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
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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.
