Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.2 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 Scirocco could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Scirocco) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Scirocco engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine Mercedes C klase 2011 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: | 4.26 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco is 34 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 158 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 25 200 | |
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