Comparison Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (90 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Golf | C-class |
| Generation: | Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 (90 Hp) Automatic | C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.5 l/100 km | 13.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | 0.26-0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 90 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5250 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.7 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 142 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | RP | M 272.941 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 8.0 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l | 10.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Mono-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 5 |
| Length: | 3985-4040 mm | 4526 mm |
| Width: | 1665 mm | 1728 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1427 mm | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1422 mm | 1476 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 330 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1145 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Elastic beam | Transverse stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 1440 kg | 2120 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 935 kg | 1565 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 10.76 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | 1800 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 470 kg | 750 kg |
| Tire size: | 175/70 R13 | 205/55 R 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 13 | 7 J x 16 H 2 |