Citroen C4 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 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: | 114 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 56 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 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 (Citroen C4) 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: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207 | 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine 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: | 4.64 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C4 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C4 is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Citroen C4 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.22 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes C class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes C class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 26 400 | |
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