Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes C class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
11.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.0 l/100km
11.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
540 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
740 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
540 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
10 years
10 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
