The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (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 TSI DSG (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 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
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
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data