The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 42,000
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.71 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic 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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
19.3 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
46 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
804 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
804 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 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
1351 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data