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Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 Sedan (2000-2004)

Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Sedan (2000-2005)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Volkswagen | Cars

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

1.4 TSI

1.4 TSI Euro5

1.4 TSI Euro5 DSG

1.4 TSI DSG

1.4 TSI EcoFuel

1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG

1.6 FSI

1.6 FSI AT

1.6

1.6 TDI

1.8 TSI

1.8 TSI DSG

1.8 TSI Tiptronic

1.9 TDI

2.0 BlueTDI

2.0 BlueTDI DSG

2.0 FSI

2.0 FSI 4Motion

2.0 FSI AT

2.0 TDI 110hp

2.0 TDI 110hp BlueMotion

2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5

2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 4Motion

2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 DSG

2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5

2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5 DSG

2.0 TDI 170hp

2.0 TDI DSG

2.0 TDI 140hp

2.0 TDI 140hp 4Motion

2.0 TDI 140hp DSG

2.0 TDI 140hp

2.0 TFSI

2.0 TFSI AT

2.0 TSI

2.0 TSI DSG

2.0 TSI AT

3.2 FSI 4Motion

R36

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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

455 L / 16.1 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Offroad | Approach Angle

14.4 deg

Offroad | Breakover Angle

10.8 deg

Offroad | Departure Angle

12.6 deg

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Multi-link

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Turning Circle

10.8 m / 35.3 ft

11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

114 mm / 4.5 in

Size | Height

1472 mm / 58.0 in

Size | Length

4765 mm / 187.6 in

Track Width | Front

1552.0 mm / 61.1 in

Track Width | Rear

1551.0 mm / 61.1 in

Wheelbase

2715 mm / 106.9 in

2709 mm / 106.7 in

Performance

Braking | 200 km/h - 0

142.5 m / 467.4 ft

Coefficient Of Drag

0.281

0.27

Reviews

Neofiliac score

59%

55%

62%

Pros

Rather reliable diesel engine range
Great 5G-TRONIC auto box
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Good 0.28 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

Cons

RUST
Loss of V8
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Questionable styling

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Questionable styling
Fewer reliable engine options

Price

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