Volkswagen Arteon 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Arteon engine produces 115 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Arteon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Arteon consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Arteon) 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 C 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. | |||
| 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 2020 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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`210 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`585 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 625 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | no data | |
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