The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 36,200
€ 32,600
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 18.1 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
1444
1770
2008
1476
1832
2083
1770 mm
Width
1832 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1444 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4586
2786
4767
4586 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.9 %
General
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 bhp
118 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
245 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
7.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
7.66 kg/bhp
12.54 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
71 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
61 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
450 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
