Volkswagen Arteon 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Arteon engine produces 128 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Arteon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Arteon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Arteon consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Arteon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Arteon 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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 | 4.79 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 8 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 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 75 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: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Arteon is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`280 kg | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 23 800 | no data | |
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