Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Lacetti is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Lacetti over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 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 2004 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 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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