Mercedes C class 2011 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: | 7.4 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 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 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: | 4.61 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 7 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Cruze, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes C class has 15 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`275 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 5600 | |
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