Mercedes C class 2018 vs Opel Astra 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 109 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.2 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 Astra) 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: | 4.70 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mercedes C class and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1630 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 6400 | |
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