Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.7
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway
1210 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
920 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
9 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes C klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
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:
4.82 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
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
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
520 litres
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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.
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
