The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 38,600
€ 38,600
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 18.1 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1444
1770
2008
1476
1832
2083
1770 mm
Width
1832 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1444 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4586
2786
4767
4586 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1560 kg
Kerb Weight
1549 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.71 %
General
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 petrol 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
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 230
245 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
7.76 kg/bhp
8.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
63 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
52 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
450 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
