Mercedes C class 2007 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class 2007 engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2011, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class 2011. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
4.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.0 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
The Mercedes C class 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2007 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2011, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class 2007 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2007 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2011.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
59 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1200 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1370 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
950 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes E klase
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito
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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class 2007 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class 2011, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class 2007 is 2 cm higher.