The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,600
€ 33,800
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
56.9
69.7
79.1
58.1
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
108.7
180.6
109.7
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.03 %
General
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
450 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
