2009 Mercedes Benz E350 vs. 2009 Mercedes Benz C300

The “E” in 2009 Mercedes Benz E350 stands for “Einspritzung”, “fuel injection” in German. This does not separate the E-Class from the herd anymore, certainly not from the 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 – when it was being developed in the 1950’s, it was a big deal. Luckily, these days the E Class stands out for more reasons than that. How much does that count when you can opt for the more affordable C-Class?

In European countries, the Mercedes Benz E-Class is frequently used as
a taxi, ambulance car, or police cruiser. Its hardiness and spacious
qualities lend themselves to public service. The 2009 Mercedes Benz
E350 adds a generous burst of power, representing a leap forward from
earlier E-Class vehicles. When you want that power, all you need is to
request it with a dab at the accelerator and you will be furnished with
a big boost:  0-60 in just 6.7 seconds. There is the downfall of
electronic limiters that keep it from getting silly. All this and fuel
economy figures ranging from 29.1mpg in a sedate cruising setting to as
high as 40mpg on a trundle.

The 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 is a smaller vehicle, though not a midget
by any stretch of the imagination – it is, after all, a Mercedes-Benz.
It is also a bit less fuel-efficient than the E350, but capable of
greater power at a lower price.

Here’s another debate one may commonly find himself having at the dealer. To move up in chassis class and/or engine types. Can the C-Class provide everything in a sedan that an E-Class can only barely improve on?