2010 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 556 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | C | Touran |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4727 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
