Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class 2011 and Mercedes C class 2013 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes C class 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2013, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class 2011 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2013. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 510 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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 2011 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 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes C class 2011 is smaller. Mercedes C class 2011 is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class 2013, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class 2011 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class 2013 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class 2011 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class 2013. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class 2011 is 0.42 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class 2013, which means Mercedes C class 2011 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`990 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 27 200 | |
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