Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Passat is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Passat also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Volkswagen Passat is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 - 272 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 500 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 11.3 seconds | 4 - 8.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes C class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Passat. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.2 - 7.0 | 4.0 - 8.2 | |
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Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Passat 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: | 4.78 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 106 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.48 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`121 kg | ~ 2`089 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`502 kg | ~ 1`519 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 619 kg | ~ 570 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 27 200 | |
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