Mercedes C class 2021 vs Volkswagen Passat 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 72 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 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 17 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: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.4 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: | 2`400 kg | 2`320 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`688 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 632 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 28 400 | |
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