Mercedes C class 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 94 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 980 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 | 1.54 m | |
| Mercedes C class and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 5600 | |
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