Mercedes C class 2004 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 143 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Lacetti is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine 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: | 4.53 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Lacetti, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 405 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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