Citroen C4 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Citroen C4) 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: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 950 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 (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: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A 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. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger. Citroen C4 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Citroen C4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7600 | |
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