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.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 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 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.
