Mercedes C class 2002 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 600 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) | |
| 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: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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