The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,200
€ 35,500
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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
69.7
79.1
57.9
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
108.7
180.6
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
3437 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.22 %
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
19.64 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
45 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
836 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).
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 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1237 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
