Porsche Macan 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Macan engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
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The Porsche Macan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Macan consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Porsche Macan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2007 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.45 m | |
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Porsche Macan is larger. Porsche Macan is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 15 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Macan is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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Porsche Macan has more luggage capacity. Porsche Macan has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Macan is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Porsche Macan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Porsche Macan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 695 percent more cases than Porsche Macan, so Porsche Macan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 4600 | |
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