Mercedes C class 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C class is available only with rear wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.1 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 211 HP | 120 - 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 500 NM | 200 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 - 8.7 seconds | 6.3 - 11 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes C class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Passat. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 5.6 | 4.0 - 6.3 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 651 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 161 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`139 | ~ 2`094 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 13 200 | |
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