Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class 2011 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class 2011 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2007, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes C class 2007. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class 2011 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 770 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class 2011 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes C class 2007, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4400 | |
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