Mercedes S class 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 88 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.1 litres more 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 | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, 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 S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 66 600 | 18 000 | |
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