Mercedes C class 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 586 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 106 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 21 800 | |
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