Volkswagen Passat Variant (1997 – 2000) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell (1997 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 193 hp at most. The Volkswagen Passat Variant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.4 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,254 kg against 1,335 kg. At 4,680 mm, the Volkswagen Passat Variant is 159 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
1997 – 2000
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse T-Modell
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | Variant · Estate / wagon | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 8 | 22 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 88 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 310 Nm | 135 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 13.8 s | 8.4 – 17.3 s |
| Top speed | 178 – 232 km/h | 166 – 233 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.7 L/100 km | 6.2 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,670 – 4,680 mm | 4,521 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,458 – 1,500 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,254 – 1,494 kg | 140 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.