Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
8.5 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway
1210 km on highway
760 km with real consumption
860 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 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 27 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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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 C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better
