Mercedes S class 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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 klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 43 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.22 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 26 200 | |
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