Compare Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 vs Volkswagen Passat B5.5 vs Volkswagen Arteon (3H)

Mercedes-Benz C-class W203

Volkswagen Passat B5.5

Volkswagen Arteon (3H)

Mercedes-Benz C-class W203Volkswagen Passat B5.5Volkswagen Arteon (3H)
Variants
C 30 CDI AMG
C 32 AMG
C 180 MT
C 180
C 180 Kompressor MT
C 180 Kompressor
C 200 CDI 116hp MT
C 200 CDI 116hp
C 200 CDI 122hp MT
C 200 CDI 122hp
C 200 CGI MT
C 200 Kompressor MT
C 200 Kompressor MT 02+
C 200 Kompressor
C 200 Kompressor 02+
C 220 CDI MT
C 220 CDI MT 03+
C 220 CDI 03+
C 220 CDI
C 240 MT
C 240 4MATIC
C 240
C 270 CDI MT
C 270 CDI
C 320 MT
C 320 4MATIC
C 320
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp AT
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp AT
1.9 TDI 100hp
1.9 TDI 100hp AT
1.9 TDI 130hp 4Motion
1.9 TDI 130hp 5MT
1.9 TDI 130hp 6MT
1.9 TDI 130hp AT
2.0
2.3
2.3 4Motion
2.3 AT
2.5 TDI 4Motion
2.5 TDI 4Motion AT
2.8 4Motion
2.8 4Motion AT
4.0 4Motion
4.0 4Motion AT
1.5 TSI
1.5 TSI DCT
2.0 BiTDI 4MOTION DCT
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DCT
2.0 TDI 190 4MOTION DCT
2.0 TDI 190 DCT
2.0 TSI 190 DCT
2.0 TSI 268 4MOTION AT
2.0 TSI 268 AT
2.0 TSI 272 4MOTION DCT
2.0 TSI 280 4MOTION DCT

Reviews

Neofiliac score59%62%39%
Pros
  • Rather reliable diesel engine range
  • Great 5G-TRONIC auto box
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good front-end design
  • Decent power output
Cons
  • RUST
  • Loss of V8
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling
  • Only available with small engines
  • Questionable reliability

Price

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