Mercedes E class 1993 vs Mercedes C class 2001

 
Mercedes E class
1993 - 1995
Mercedes C class
2001 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.2 Petrol

Performance

Power: 180 HP354 HP
Torque: 255 NM450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds5.2 seconds
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 174 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 195 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.311.5
Real fuel consumption: 11.0 l/100km13.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
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 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 610 km in combined cycle530 km in combined cycle
630 km with real consumption450 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.74 m4.53 m
Width: 1.74 m1.73 m
Height: 1.45 m1.42 m
Mercedes E class is larger.
Mercedes E class is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 520 litresno data
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.3 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`135no data
Safety: no data
Quality:Mercedes C class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 245 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 30001600
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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