Mercedes C class 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class 2001 engine produces 136 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2002, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes C class 2002. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.5 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2001 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2002, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class 2001 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2001 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2002. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 450 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 2002 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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 2002 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes C class 2001 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes C class 2002, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class 2001 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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