Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 36 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 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.8 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1780 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 160 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 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`330 kg | 2`340 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`695 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 635 kg | 575 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 22 200 | 16 400 | |
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