Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class 2011 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class 2011 engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2007, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes C class 2007. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class 2011 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 440'000 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 Mercedes C class 2007 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class 2011 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes C class 2007, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 475 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes C class 2011 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class 2007 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mercedes C class 2011, so Mercedes C class 2011 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 6000 | |
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