Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 71 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Cruze) 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 490 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Cruze has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 19 200 | |
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