Mercedes C class 2013 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 126 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) 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: | 4.69 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes C class is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. 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: | 11.22 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.12 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 1`900 | |
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 4800 | |
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