Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 134 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
11.5
Real fuel consumption:
11.5 l/100km
13.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2 litres less 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
530 km in combined cycle
690 km with real consumption
450 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
350'000 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:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL
Used also on Mercedes SLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E 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
1.42 m
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:
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
