Mercedes C class 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class 2013 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class 2013 engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2011, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class 2011. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.1 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 2013 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2011, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2013 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2011. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 1080 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: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class 2011 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | 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 2013 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 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: | 4.70 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes C class 2013 is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes C class 2013 is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes C class 2011, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 485 litres | |
| Mercedes C class 2013 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class 2011. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class 2013 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class 2011. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes C class 2013 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes C class 2011 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 6000 | |
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