Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Lacetti) 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: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.8 litres more 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 | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 830 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 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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
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 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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