Volkswagen Passat 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 - 265 HP | 200 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 400 NM | 300 - 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 - 11 seconds | 4.7 - 7.5 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): | 0.4 - 8.1 | 0.8 - 9.2 | |
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Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1920 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 200 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`270 kg | ~ 2`423 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`678 kg | ~ 1`761 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 592 kg | ~ 662 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 27 600 | no data | |
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