Volkswagen Arteon 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Arteon is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Arteon also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 320 HP | 200 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 420 NM | 300 - 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 8 seconds | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes C class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Arteon. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.2 - 9.0 | 0.8 - 9.2 | |
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On average, the Volkswagen Arteon petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Mercedes C class. On average, Volkswagen Arteon equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Arteon can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Arteon is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Arteon is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1632 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Arteon has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Arteon has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Arteon (by 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`251 kg | ~ 2`423 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`638 kg | ~ 1`761 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 613 kg | ~ 662 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | no data | |
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