Mercedes C class 2007 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 44 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Opel Mokka. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Mokka is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Mokka) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.66 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 30 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 54 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1372 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 421 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.84 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.039999999999999 metres more than that of the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`839 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 320 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 9400 | |
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