Mercedes C class 2004 vs Rover 45 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.8 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: | 150 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 33 HP more power than Rover 45, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Rover 45. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 45) 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: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Rover 45 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger. Mercedes C class is 1 cm longer than the Rover 45, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
| 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 Rover 45, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
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