Mercedes S class 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S 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 CC) 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 S 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: | 5.12 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Mercedes S class has 22 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 15 400 | |
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