Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 38 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
11.3
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
540 km in combined cycle
590 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:
8 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
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:
no data
455 litres
Turning diameter:
12.1 meters
10.8 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.
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
