Mercedes E class 1995 vs Mercedes C class 2002

 
Mercedes E class
1995 - 1997
Mercedes C class
2002 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 136 HP231 HP
Torque: 210 NM540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.9 seconds6.8 seconds
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 95 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 330 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.57.6
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km8.0 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 860 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway1050 km on highway
790 km with real consumption770 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.53 m
Width: 1.80 m1.73 m
Height: 1.42 m1.41 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 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.8 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 (kg): 2`0601`500
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
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
Average price (€): 16001600
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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