Mercedes C class 2007 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 16 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Opel Mokka. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Mokka 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.66 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 30 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1372 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`926 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 335 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 9600 | |
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