Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. 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 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
10.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.5 l/100km
10.2 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
570 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
780 km on highway
690 km with real consumption
600 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
