Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 70 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 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 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 480 litres | |
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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: | no data | 11.22 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 26 600 | |
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