The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data