2012 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz C and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Mercedes-Benz C and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E are equipped with a 2,143 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (203 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (136 HP @ 2600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model C E
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2143 cc 2143 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 2600 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.2:1 16.2:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 230 km/hour 209 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.3 seconds 9.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 80 L


 

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