Porsche 911 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Porsche 911) 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: | 450 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Porsche 911 is more dynamic to drive. Porsche 911 engine produces 246 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Porsche 911 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 could require 615 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche 911 consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 570 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.52 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.41 m | |
| Porsche 911 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Porsche 911 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 132 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Porsche 911 has 318 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Porsche 911 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Porsche 911, so Porsche 911 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 153 000 | 26 400 | |
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