Mercedes C class 2021 vs Volkswagen Passat 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes C class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 - 408 HP | 122 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 550 NM | 250 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | 5.8 - 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): | 0.8 - 9.2 | 0.4 - 8.1 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more 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: | 4.76 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 16 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1920 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 200 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`423 kg | ~ 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`761 kg | ~ 1`678 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 662 kg | ~ 592 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 28 400 | |
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