Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
9.4
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
910 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
520 litres
no data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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:
2`040 kg
1`935 kg
Net weight:
1`540 kg
1`380 kg
Load capacity:
500 kg
555 kg
Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
