Citroen C4 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 40 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 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 Citroen C4 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 730 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.43 m | |
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Citroen C4 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C4 is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 17 800 | |
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