Mercedes E class engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.8
Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
570 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
790 km on highway
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:
4.74 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight (kg):
2`050
1`500
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
