The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 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 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.8 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 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 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data