Compare Mercedes C-Class SportCoupe vs Volkswagen NEW Beetle 9C facelift vs Volkswagen Golf 7 facelift

Mercedes-Benz C-Class SportCoupe CL203 Hatchback (2000-2008)

Volkswagen New Beetle (9C) facelift Hatchback (2005-2010)

Volkswagen Golf 7 facelift Hatchback (2017-2020)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Volkswagen | Cars

Variants

C 30 CDI AMG AT

C 32 AMG AT

C 160

C 160 AT

C 180

C 180 AT

C 180 Kompressor

C 180 Kompressor AT

C 200 CDI

C 200 CDI AT

C 200 CGI

C 200 Kompressor Euro4

C 200 Kompressor

C 200 Kompressor Euro4 AT

C 200 Kompressor AT

C 220 CDI

C 220 CDI AT

C 220 CDI Euro4

C 220 CDI Euro4 AT

C 230

C 230 AT

C 230 Kompressor Euro4

C 230 Kompressor Euro4 AT

C 230 Kompressor

C 230 Kompressor AT

C 320

C 320 AT

C 350

C 350 AT

1.4

1.6

1.8 Turbo

1.9 TDI

2.0

2.0 AT

1.0 TSI 110

1.0 TSI 110 DCT

1.0 TSI 116

1.0 TSI 116 DCT

1.0 TSI 85

1.4 TGI 110

1.4 TGI 110 DCT

1.4 TSI 125

1.4 TSI 125 DCT

1.4 TSI 147

1.4 TSI 147 AT

1.4 TSI 150

1.4 TSI 150 DCT

1.5 TGI 130

1.5 TGI 130 DCT

1.5 TSI 131

1.5 TSI 131 DCT

1.5 TSI 150

1.5 TSI 150 DCT

1.6 TDI 115

1.6 TDI 115 DCT

2.0 TDI 150

2.0 TDI 150 4MOTION

2.0 TDI 150 DCT

2.0 TDI 150 4MOTION DCT

GTD

GTD DCT

GTI 228

GTI 228 DCT

GTI 230

GTI 230 DCT

GTI Performance 245

GTI Performance DCT

GTI Performance Euro6d DCT

GTI 290 DCT

R 310 4MOTION

R 310 4MOTION DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

310 L / 10.9 cu-ft ~ 1100 L / 38.8 cu-ft

209 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 769 L / 27.2 cu-ft

Coolant Capacity

10.0 L / 10.6 qt

Fuel Capacity

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

55.0 L / 14.5 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Semi-independent, coil spring

Multi-link

Turning Circle

10.8 m / 35.3 ft

10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity

35.8 kWh (gross) | 32.0 kWh (net)

Battery | Type

Lithium-ion

Battery | Voltage

323.0 V

Body Style

3-door Coupe

3-door Hatchback

3- / 5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

130 mm / 5.1 in

Size | Height

1498 mm / 59.0 in

Size | Length

4343 mm / 171.0 in

4129 mm / 162.6 in

Size | Width

1721 mm / 67.8 in

Track Width | Front

1507.0 mm / 59.3 in

Track Width | Rear

1487.0 mm / 58.5 in

Wheelbase

2715 mm / 106.9 in

2515 mm / 99.0 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.29

0.38

Towing Capacity

600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 4

Reviews

Neofiliac score

34%

22%

65%

Pros

RWD-based
Fully independent suspensions

So ugly it's loved by many

Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption
Good 7-speed DSG
Fully independent suspension setup

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Horrible AMGs

Bad 0-100kph time
High 0.38 drag coefficient
No independent rear suspensions

Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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