Mercedes C class 2013 vs Opel Astra 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`190 | 1`975 | |
| 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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