Mercedes S class 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes S class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 455 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 251 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 6.9 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 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 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: | 5.03 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 44 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 13 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`585 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`030 kg | 1`585 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 545 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 63 000 | 25 600 | |
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