The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 35,400
€ 35,200
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.9
69.7
79.1
58.1
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
180.6
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
General
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
181 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.27 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
556 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
556 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
