Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 970 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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: | 4.78 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 | |
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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`110 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 22 000 | 27 200 | |
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