Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
8.5
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
930 km on highway
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.54 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.50 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
495 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better.
