The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 33,700

€ 30,500

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57
69.7
79.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.94 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*CKM*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.66 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
41 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
720 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
720 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
117.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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