Volkswagen Passat 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 0.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 4.6 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 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| 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 | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1920 litres | 1375 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 330 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 545 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 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`130 kg | 2`655 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`572 kg | 2`045 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 558 kg | 610 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | no data | |
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