The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 39,900
€ 44,300
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 200
VW Passat GTE
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
109.9
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200
VW Passat GTE
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.59 %
General
Mercedes C 200
VW Passat GTE
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200
VW Passat GTE
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.915
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 200
181 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 200
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 200
VW Passat GTE
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
18.33 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 200
39 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
418 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 200
418 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
115.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200
115.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
