Mercedes E class and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.8 l/100km
7.9 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1100 km on highway
830 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
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