Mercedes C class 2002 vs Fiat Stilo 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes C class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Fiat Stilo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 28 HP more power than Fiat Stilo, but torque is 35 NM less than Fiat Stilo. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Stilo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Stilo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 480 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 Fiat Stilo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Stilo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat Stilo) 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.57 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 2 cm longer than the Fiat Stilo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Fiat Stilo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Stilo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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