Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 350 (272 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI (130 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | C-class | Golf |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | Golf IV Variant (1J5) |
| Engine / modification: | C 350 (272 Hp) | 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 272 hp | 130 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 205 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.4 sec | 10.5 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 2400-5000 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.960 | ASZ |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3498 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.0 l | 6 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 19 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 4397 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1735 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1485 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1493 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm | 1494 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1470 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2030 kg | 1920 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1475 kg | 1354 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R 17 | 195/65 R15 V |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5 J x 17 H 2 | 6J x 15 |