Citroen C4 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| 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: | 116 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 88 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 consumes 1.7 litres less 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 | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 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 | 1.45 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 5 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`020 | |
| 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 (€): | 4600 | 8000 | |
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