Mercedes C class 2013 vs Opel Astra 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 16 HP less power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 48 litres | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mercedes C class and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1630 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 50 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 8200 | |
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