2013 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz C and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. (298 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Mercedes-Benz C | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | E |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6300 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 601 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2008 mm | 2071 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1474 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2874 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16 L/100km | 11 L/100km |