Mercedes C class 2002 vs Fiat Marea 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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 | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 40 HP more power than Fiat Marea, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Fiat Marea. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.4 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Marea gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat Marea) 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 | 390'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Fiat Brava | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2002 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 2002 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the Fiat Marea, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Fiat Marea. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Marea has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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