Volkswagen Golf Variant (1993 – 1999) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1993 – 1997): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 197 hp against 190 hp. It has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 222 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf Variant uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,072 kg against 1,250 kg. At 4,488 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is 147 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Variant.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
1993 – 1999
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1999 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | Variant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 11 | 21 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 190 hp | 75 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 107 – 245 Nm | 130 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 18.6 s | 8.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 222 km/h | 158 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 10.7 L/100 km | 6.7 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,341 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,072 – 1,340 kg | 1,250 – 1,415 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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