Mercedes C class 2007 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 68 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 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 2007 1.8 engine Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 527 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 52 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2000 | |
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