The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 35,900

€ 32,600

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.61 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
BMP

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.91 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
36 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
631 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
631 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
133.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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