Mercedes C class 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class 2011 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class 2007 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class 2011, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class 2011. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.7 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 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2007 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2011. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 420'000 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: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class 2007 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class 2011, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 475 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`095 | 2`125 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7200 | |
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