Mercedes C class 2011 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class 2011 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2007, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class 2007. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
9.7 l/100km
11.3 l/100km
The Mercedes C class 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1240 km on highway
900 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
450'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
14 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
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.
