Mercedes S class 2009 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 65 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 532 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes S class has 28 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. The Volkswagen Passat CC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 18 000 | |
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