The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 33,700

€ 33,800

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
57
69.7
79.1
58.1
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
180.6
109.7
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.03 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.66 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
720 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
720 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
117.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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