Mercedes C class 2011 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 44 HP less power than Volkswagen Scirocco, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Scirocco. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Scirocco) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 34 cm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 158 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 6600 | |
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