The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 30,500
€ 36,400
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
*CKM*
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
702 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
