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.
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
