Mercedes C class 2004 vs Chevrolet Nubira 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 21 HP more power than Chevrolet Nubira, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Chevrolet Nubira. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Nubira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Nubira) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Nubira, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Nubira, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`193 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2000 | |
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