Mercedes C class 2007 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 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 Lacetti) 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 belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.2 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 730 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 Lacetti) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes C class is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 85 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`205 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 515 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1600 | |
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