C350 coupe same specs as E350?
I sat in both before but still can't tell which one is bigger on the inside. Still on the fence on which one to get
I sat in both before but still can't tell which one is bigger on the inside. Still on the fence on which one to get

http://cars.findthebest.com/compare/...des-E350-Coupe
Did you drive both?
Last edited by steelgrey; May 16, 2013 at 09:02 PM.
just curious if the C really is a tad bigger on the inside (an inch or less). Kinda makes me wonder why is the E bigger in size, but not ROOMIER. I need to make sure my golden retriever can fit in the back

I've driven the E but not the C. Definitely a step up from my old bmw.
The C Sedan has a length of 180.4" VS the E Coupe at 185". HOWEVER, the extra length of the Coupe is only in the overhangs, which IMO hamper its proportions, as to me true length is attained by the wheelbase, how far the wheels are pushed toward the edges of the car, i.e shrinking the overhangs as much as possible. That also allows the extra length to be functional in terms of roominess, whereas the E Coupe won't benefit from VS the C Sedan.
Both cars ride on an identical 108.7" wheelbase.
Edit: Just realized this is about the C Coupe VS the E Coupe. You're talking about cars with identical wheelbases, and tweaked overhangs and rooflines to make one appear longer and of course actually be sleeker than the other (E Coupe). Interior roominess should be about identical even with the "E"'s probable wider track to squeeze out a little bit more exterior width.
The big difference will be seating positions, as I'm assuming the E Coupe will follow its sleeker roof with a lower seating position. The C Coupe isn't very sleek and I'm assuming it'll have a more upright seating position (didn't pay attention via the two) and maybe more headroom due to higher roofline.
I'm not a huge fan of either but to me at least the "E" Coupe is worthy of the M-B Coupe tradition. The C Coupe to me looks absolutely downmarket and could carry a $22K price tag and wear a Honda badge and I wouldn't think twice. That unsexy greenhouse and fat horrible singular door frame just don't compete with the "E Coupe"s much more elegant setup in those areas.
Oddly enough, however, I find the interior layout of the C Coupe to be perhaps better.
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One is not 10" wider than the other. This was an old MB mistake, when they originally provided the specs. for one model with the side mirrors included and failed to do that with the other model. They have since corrected that, as you can see by the below stats.
Sorry they copied for me from the website in this clumsy format. If you wish to see all the many comparison stats for the two models or any other models properly positioned side by side, try this link:
http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicl...350C/year-2013
Please note these are for 2013 models. Don't know what they will be for the 2014 models.
Exterior
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Coupe
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Coupe
Curb Weight (Automatic Transmission) (lbs.)
3616
3619
Height
56.3
54.8
Length
180.8
185.0
Wheelbase
108.7
108.7
Width
69.7
70.3
Ground Clearance
4.0
Not Listed
Track (front)
61.0
60.8
Track (rear)
61.1
60.6
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