Mercedes C class 2013 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.4 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 (Chevrolet Cruze) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 64 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.7 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 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km with real consumption | 770 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Cruze) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | |
| 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 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 | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 500 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 10 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 5400 | |
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