Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes S class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes S class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 455 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 251 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 5.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 44 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 13 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes S class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`130 kg | 2`585 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`585 kg | 2`030 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 545 kg | 555 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 63 000 | |
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