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.
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.
