Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1490 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 670 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 97 mm (3.8 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 | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 131 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 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`210 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`560 kg | 1`705 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 695 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 41 800 | |
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