Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. | |||
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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4800 | |
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