Mercedes C class 2013 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 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: | 204 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 63 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 324 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Cruze) 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: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | |
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 500 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 10 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 1`903 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 5800 | |
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