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 | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.7 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
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`195 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 000 | 26 000 | |
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