Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Opel Vectra C?

2000–2007 vs 2002–2008 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm, Vectra C 4,870 mm — a 32 cm difference.
Boot: C-Klasa W203 470 l, Vectra C 530 l.
Lowest consumption: C-Klasa W203 5.7 l/100 km, Vectra C 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: C-Klasa W203 85–160 kW, Vectra C 74–169 kW.
Standard equipment: C-Klasa W203 23 items (Classic), Vectra C 23 items (Essentia).
On Autodrom: Vectra C from €12,100 (1 listing); no C-Klasa W203 is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007 · 10 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Sport EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Vectra C2002–2008 · 14 engines · Essentia, Elegance, Cosmo, ComfortSpecifications →1 listing from €12,100 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007no listings	Opel Vectra C2002–20081 listing · from €12,100
Dimensions
Length	Length4,526 mm–4,551 mm	Length4,596 mm–4,870 mm
Width	Width1,728 mm	Width1,798 mm
Height	Height1,426 mm–1,467 mm	Height1,460 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,715 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm–2,830 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l–470 l	Trunk volume500 l–530 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,385 kg–1,560 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,700 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2007	Production years2002–2008
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines14
Power	Power85–160 kW (116–218 hp)	Power74–169 kW (101–230 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2	Displacement (l)1.6–3.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · C 220 CDI	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 CDTI 120
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · C 320	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.8 V6 Turbo
Top speed	Top speed245 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Classic	Items in the base trim23 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Avantgarde	Items in the top trim36 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€12,100

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Opel Vectra C?

Length: Opel Vectra C 4,870 mm, Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm (a 319 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,830 vs 2,715 mm. Boot: 530 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Opel Vectra C?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 uses 5.7 l/100 km (C 220 CDI); the most frugal Opel Vectra C 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 CDTI 120).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Opel Vectra C?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 makes 160 kW (218 hp) (C 320); the strongest Opel Vectra C 169 kW (230 hp) (2.8 V6 Turbo).

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