Mercedes S class 2021 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 503 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 347 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 450 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 4.1 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 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes S class can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 49 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`820 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`020 kg | 1`385 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 800 kg | 655 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 85 200 | 24 200 | |
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