Mercedes C class 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 156 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 54 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 82 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.3 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 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 750 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1495 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 20 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.84 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.06 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4400 | |
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