Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 109 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.9
11.9
Real fuel consumption:
13.9 l/100km
13.6 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
520 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
700 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
450 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 C class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, 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 C class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 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 24 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
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Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
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.
