Compare Mercedes C-class W203 facelift vs Volkswagen Passat B6

Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 facelift Sedan (2004-2007)

Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan (2005-2010)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Volkswagen | Cars

Variants

C 30 CDI AMG

C 55 AMG

C 180 Kompressor MT

C 180 Kompressor

C 200 CDI MT

C 200 CDI

C 200 CDI DPF

C 200 CDI DPF MT

C 200 CGI MT

C 200 Kompressor MT

C 200 Kompressor

C 220 CDI MT

C 220 CDI

C 220 CDI DPF

C 220 CDI DPF MT

C 230 MT

C 230

C 230 Kompressor MT US

C 230 Kompressor US

C 230 Kompressor MT

C 240 MT

C 240 4MATIC

C 240

C 270 CDI MT

C 270 CDI

C 280 MT

C 280 4MATIC

C 280

C 320 MT

C 320 4MATIC

C 320

C 320 CDI MT

C 320 CDI

C 350 MT

C 350 4MATIC

C 350

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

Capacity

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

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

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 | 100 km/h - 0

39.0 m / 127.9 ft

Coefficient Of Drag

0.281

Powertrain

Engine | Redline

6000 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score

76%

55%

Pros

Reintroduction of C55 AMG
Slightly less rusty
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Troublesome 7G-Tronic transmission
Non-AMG models still looked "off"

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

Price

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Compare Mercedes C-class W203 facelift vs Volkswagen Passat B6

Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 facelift Sedan (2004-2007)

Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan (2005-2010)

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