Opel Astra 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 109 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.6 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
| Opel Astra and Mercedes C class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 2`275 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 18 400 | |
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