The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 230 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.87 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
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 230
26 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
18 mpg
city
20.6 lb
35 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
450 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 230
172.4 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data