The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 33,700
€ 43,200
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.4 %
General
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.66 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
720 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
720 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
117.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
