Mercedes C class 2007 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class 2004 engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class 2007, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes C class 2007. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
The Mercedes C class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2004 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2004 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007.
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
20 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect.
Mercedes C class 2004 is smaller. Mercedes C class 2004 is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class 2007, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class 2004 is 2 cm lower.
Mercedes C class 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class 2004 has serious deffects in 310 percent more cases than Mercedes C class 2007, so Mercedes C class 2007 quality is probably significantly better
