Fiat Stilo 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Fiat Stilo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes C class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Stilo engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 35 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Fiat Stilo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Stilo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Stilo consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Fiat Stilo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Stilo consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Stilo 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 (Fiat Stilo) 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2002 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2002 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.46 m | |
| Fiat Stilo is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Stilo is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Stilo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Stilo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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