The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 31,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (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 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 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 TDI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.94 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
26.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
797 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data