Mercedes C class 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 960 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) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 120 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 120 litres). | |||
| 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 Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8400 | |
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