Mercedes C class 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class 2001 engine produces 136 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2004, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes C class 2004. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.5
10.2
Real fuel consumption:
13.5 l/100km
10.4 l/100km
The Mercedes C class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2001 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class 2001 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2001 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2004.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
530 km in combined cycle
600 km in combined cycle
450 km with real consumption
590 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 2004 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class 2001 and Mercedes C class 2004 are practically the same length.
