Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 109 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Lacetti 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 Lacetti could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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 Lacetti) 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: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1410 litres | 485 litres | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Lacetti has 925 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 4200 | |
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