The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 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 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1447
1770
2008
1470
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4586
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg

Weight Difference:
217 kg
12.6 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.812
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
134 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
270 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
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11.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
11.23 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
719 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
719 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
104.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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