Volkswagen Arteon 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Arteon engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Arteon consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Arteon could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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 | 4.75 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 12 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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Arteon is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Volkswagen Arteon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`290 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`676 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 614 kg | 645 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | no data | |
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