The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 26,800
€ 36,200
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.1 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mercedes C 230.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 230
1476
1832
2083
1444
1770
2008
1832 mm
Width
1770 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1476 mm
Height
1444 mm
2786
4767
2760
4586
4767 mm
Length
4586 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 230
1367 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
173 kg
11.23 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 230
B8
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CZC*
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 230
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
245 NM
Mercedes C 230
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 230
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.66 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
11.11 kg/bhp
7.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
692 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
543 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
