Volkswagen Polo 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Polo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 65 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 247 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.4 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 Polo could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Polo) 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: | 4.38 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Polo is 20 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 475 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5800 | |
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