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Mercedes-Benz C-class W204 Sedan (2007-2011)

Volkswagen Arteon (3H) Sedan (2017-2020)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Volkswagen | Cars

Variants

C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 180 Kompressor

C 180 Kompressor BlueEFFICIENCY

C 180 Kompressor BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 180 Kompressor MT

C 200 CDI

C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 200 CDI MT

C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 200 Kompressor

C 200 Kompressor MT

C 220 CDI

C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Stop/Start MT

C 220 CDI MT

C 230

C 230 MT

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 280

C 280 4MATIC

C 280 MT

C 300

C 300 4MATIC

C 300 MT

C 320 CDI

C 320 CDI 4MATIC

C 320 CDI MT

C 350

C 350 4MATIC

C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC

C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 63 AMG

1.4 TSI 122hp

1.4 TSI 122hp DSG

1.4 TSI 140hp

1.4 TSI 140hp DSG

1.4 TSI 160hp

1.4 TSI 160hp DSG

1.4 TSI 170hp

1.4 TSI 170hp DSG

1.6

1.6 AT

1.6 FSI

1.6 TDI

1.6 TDI DSG

1.9 TDI

1.9 TDI DSG

2.0 FSI 150hp

2.0 FSI 150hp AT

2.0 TDI 140hp

2.0 TDI 140hp DSG

2.0 TDI 170hp

2.0 TDI 170hp DSG

2.0 TFSI

2.0 TFSI DSG

2.5

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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

475 L / 16.8 cu-ft

527 L / 18.6 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

55.0 L / 14.5 gal

66.0 L / 17.4 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Offroad | Approach Angle

14.6 deg

Offroad | Breakover Angle

9.9 deg

Offroad | Departure Angle

12.4 deg

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Tire Size

205/55 R16

Turning Circle

10.9 m / 35.8 ft

11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

138 mm / 5.4 in

Size | Height

1459 mm / 57.4 in

Size | Length

4554 mm / 179.3 in

4862 mm / 191.4 in

Track Width | Front

1534.0 mm / 60.4 in

1587.0 mm / 62.5 in

Track Width | Rear

1512.0 mm / 59.5 in

1577.0 mm / 62.1 in

Wheelbase

2578 mm / 101.5 in

2837 mm / 111.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.30

Powertrain

Emission Standard

Euro 4

Engine | Redline

7200 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score

80%

49%

39%

Pros

Tremendous M156 engine in the C63 AMG
Fewer chassis-related problems than W203
Good 0.25 drag coefficient

Good towing capacity
Interesting naturally-aspirated I5 engine

Good front-end design
Decent power output

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Getting addicted to 4Matic and diesel

Questionable styling
No powerful engine options
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Only available with small engines
Questionable reliability

Price

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