Mercedes C class 2002 vs Mercedes C class 2001
| 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: | 218 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class 2001 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class 2002 engine produces 136 HP less power than Mercedes C class 2001, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes C class 2001. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class 2002 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class 2002 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class 2002 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class 2002 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used also on Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes C class 2002 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes C class 2001, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class 2002 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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