The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 36,600
Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18) Mercedes C 200 d
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 200 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 200 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.07 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 200 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 d
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 d
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 200 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 d
24.43 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
60 mpg  ( 68 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 200 d
68 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
50 mpg
city
20.2 lb
67 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
653 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 200 d
653 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 d
80.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data