Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Scirocco over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 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. | |||
| 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 33 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 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 138 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 25 200 | |
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