Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1997 – 2000) vs Opel Vectra Caravan (1996 – 1999): specs compared
Both offer around 197 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 233 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. The Opel Vectra Caravan is the lighter car, from 1,172 kg against 1,250 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1997 – 2000
|
Opel
Vectra Caravan
1996 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1996 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 23 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 197 hp | 75 – 195 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 300 Nm | 128 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 17.4 s | 8.2 – 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 233 km/h | 167 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 10.1 L/100 km | 6.3 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,488 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 – 1,474 kg | 1,172 – 1,468 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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