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VW Arteon vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

VW Arteon vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is marginally cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,956 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

C-Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is very slightly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers clearly more boot space – 590 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries very slightly more – 570 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
-
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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