Mercedes C class 2007 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Opel Mokka. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Mokka is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Opel Mokka) 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: | 4.58 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.66 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 30 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1372 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 119 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| 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: | 2`115 kg | 1`959 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`535 kg | 1`490 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 469 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Opel Mokka. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 320 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 7200 | |
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