Mercedes C class 2001 vs Volkswagen Bora 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 55 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1999 1.9 engine: The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 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 Bora. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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