Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
9.5
Real fuel consumption:
9.7 l/100km
10.0 l/100km
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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
455 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
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:
1`950 kg
1`935 kg
Net weight:
1`450 kg
1`380 kg
Load capacity:
500 kg
555 kg
Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
