Mercedes C class 2004 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 47 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| 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 Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 527 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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