Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2007
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
Mercedes C class 2011 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class 2011 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes C class 2007, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class 2007. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
The Mercedes C class 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class 2011 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class 2007. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
1240 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
680 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes C class 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 450'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
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. | |||
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`125 | 2`095 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | average | |
Average price (€): | 8000 | 5600 | |
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