Volkswagen Arteon 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Hybrid | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Volkswagen Arteon) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mercedes C class) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Arteon engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Arteon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.2 l/100km + 13.1 kWh/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 6.20 € | 13.90 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/lElectricity€/kWh | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 455 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1632 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volkswagen Arteon uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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`325 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`739 kg | 1`635 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 551 kg | 690 kg | |
| Volkswagen Arteon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | no data | |
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