The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 36,100
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 Compressor
€ 26,200
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 200 Compressor is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (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 Compressor
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.33 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
30 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
519 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data