Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
11.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.2 l/100km
11.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
540 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
740 km on highway
780 km with real consumption
540 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
480'000 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
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire
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:
1.44 m
1.43 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:
515 litres
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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.
Gross weight (kg):
2`110
1`500
Safety:
Quality:
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
