Mercedes C class 2011 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 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 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
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 |
no data | 755 litres | |
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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: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 795 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 7200 | |
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