Mercedes C class 2011 vs Citroen C4 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 204 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 88 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) 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: | 13 years | 15 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 Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 3 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 440 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 35 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5200 | |
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