Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class 2011 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class 2011 engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2007, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes C class 2007. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class 2011 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 440'000 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 2007 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class 2011 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes C class 2007, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 475 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes C class 2011 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class 2007 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mercedes C class 2011, so Mercedes C class 2011 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5600 | |
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