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There’s nothing better than a luxury Mercedes-Benz sedan, but which one is right for you? When comparing the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs E-Class sedans, you can see that depending on your lifestyle one or the other might better suit you. You can take an in-depth look for yourself with our 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. E-Class match-up below, then come to our Greenwich dealership and see each of them in person.
There’s no way to go wrong between the C-Class and E-Class. Both are powerful, quality, luxury sedans that would be the envy of anyone in Rye. However, you can start your comparison by looking at how they compare on pricing:
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
C-Class vs. E-Class: Body Styles – In this comparison, we’ve focused on the C-Class and E-Class sedans. However, it’s important to point out that the C-Class and the E-Class are both available as coupes and cabriolets as well. In fact, the E-Class is even offered as a Wagon!
Despite their differences in starting price, the compact C-Class and mid-size E-Class come with the same starting engine: a 2.0-Liter Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder configuration. This means that both vehicles offer 255 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque as standard, but because of their different body shapes their fuel economy differs:
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Engine Upgrades
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Engine Upgrades
New Canaan drivers who want a more fuel-efficient vehicle might prefer the C-Class for this reason. If you just want raw performance, the E-Class has a higher ceiling in terms of horsepower.
The E-Class Sedan may have a bigger trunk than its C-Class counterpart, but the biggest difference between C-Class and E-Class sedans actually has to do with their standard features:
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Standard Features
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Standard Features
Check out our guide to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class interior to learn more.
The best way to know how you feel about a vehicle is to get behind the wheel. Come to Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich, and take both the C-Class and the E-Class for test drives to see which you prefer. All you need to do is contact us, and you can even shop and buy online!
*Base MSRP excludes transportation and handling charges, destination charges, taxes, title, registration, preparation and documentary fees, tags, labor and installation charges, insurance, and optional equipment, products, packages and accessories. Options, model availability and actual dealer price may vary. See dealer for details, costs and terms.
**EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.
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