2011 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz C and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. (136 HP @ 2600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model C E
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 2143 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 2600 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 80 L


 

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