Mercedes C class 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class 2011 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class 2007 engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes C class 2011, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes C class 2011. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes C class 2007 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2011, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class 2007 could require 345 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class 2007 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2011. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class 2007 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class 2011, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`130 kg | 2`210 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`525 kg | 1`670 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 605 kg | 540 kg | |
| Mercedes C class 2007 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Mercedes C class 2011. Therefore, Mercedes C class 2007 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 6800 | |
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