Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
6.7 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 0.9 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
850 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:
4.80 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
