Mercedes E class engine produces 23 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.4
11.1
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
550 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
780 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK
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:
1.42 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. 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 lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
no data
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 145 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
