Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.4
10.7
Real fuel consumption:
10.1 l/100km
10.2 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
570 km in combined cycle
690 km with real consumption
600 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:
Used also on Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK
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:
no data
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.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 305 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
