Mercedes C class 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010

 
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
Volkswagen Passat
2010 - 2014
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 120 HP140 HP
Torque: 300 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds10 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.84.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km6.1 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1370 km in combined cycle1520 km in combined cycle
1600 km on highway1750 km on highway
1080 km with real consumption1140 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat 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 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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 14 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes VitoInstalled on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.61 m4.77 m
Width: 1.77 m1.82 m
Height: 1.46 m1.52 m
Mercedes C class is smaller.
Mercedes C class is 17 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres603 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
Mercedes C class has 118 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 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`1552`180
Safety:
The Mercedes C class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
above average

low
Mercedes C class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 74005400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • timing chain engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Passat has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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