Mercedes C class engine produces 23 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
11.0
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:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
550 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
740 km on highway
770 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.54 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.47 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 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
450 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.
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
