Volkswagen Passat 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 115 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1920 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 200 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 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`240 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`678 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 562 kg | 640 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 27 600 | no data | |
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