Mercedes C class 2007 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 170 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 10.4 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 540 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Lacetti) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes C class is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1400 | |
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