The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 35,900
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 CDI
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
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 TSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.96 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.91 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
631 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
133.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data