Volkswagen Arteon 2021 vs Mercedes C class 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Arteon engine produces 218 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Arteon reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 9.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Arteon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Arteon consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Arteon version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Arteon 2021 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | 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: | 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`150 kg | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 23 800 | no data | |
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