Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes C class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
11.3
Real fuel consumption:
11.1 l/100km
11.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
540 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
740 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
540 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:
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
455 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
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`200
2`130
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
