Mercedes C class 2004 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2007, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes C class 2007. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The Mercedes C class 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2004 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class 2004 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2004 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1310 km on highway
1460 km on highway
890 km with real consumption
1040 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
Used only for this car
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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.45 m
Mercedes C class 2004 is smaller. Mercedes C class 2004 is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class 2007, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class 2004 is 2 cm lower.
Mercedes C class 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class 2004 has serious deffects in 310 percent more cases than Mercedes C class 2007, so Mercedes C class 2007 quality is probably significantly better