Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Cruze) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 63 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 324 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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`903 | 2`235 | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 16 200 | |
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