Mercedes C class 2013 vs Skoda Superb 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 6 HP more power than Skoda Superb, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 66 litres | |
| 510 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Audi Q3, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 18 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 625 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 145 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`043 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 30 200 | |
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