Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mercedes C class 2002
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 225 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes C class. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
840 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
610 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
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 | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
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 (kg): | 2`080 | 1`500 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | average | |
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 | |||
Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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