Mercedes C class 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes C class 2007) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class 2011) 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 chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class 2007 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class 2007 engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2011, but torque is 115 NM less than Mercedes C class 2011. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2007 consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2011, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class 2007 could require 660 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2007 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2011. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.84 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class 2007 is 0.039999999999999 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class 2011. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7600 | |
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