Opel Astra 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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