The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 34,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data