Opel Astra 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 94 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra and Mercedes C class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Opel Astra has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 19 200 | |
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