Mercedes C class 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
| By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1730 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 650 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 160 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`170 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 13 200 | |
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