Rover 45 1999 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Rover 45 engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite less power, Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 45) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Rover 45 is smaller. Rover 45 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Rover 45 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3400 | |
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