Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 240 (170 Hp) & Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | C-class | Passat |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | Passat (B5.5) |
| Engine / modification: | C 240 (170 Hp) | 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 189 g/km | |
| Power: | 170 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec | 9.6 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 1500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 112.912 | AKN |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2597 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 6.4 l | 10 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 19.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 4703 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1746 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2702 mm |
| Front track: | 1493 mm | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm | 1515 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 475 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 800 l | |
| Max weight: | 2015 kg | 2080 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1654 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 11.4 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 1600 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 V | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 7J x 17 |