Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.6 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 Passat CC could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.43 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 475 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 57 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 8000 | |
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