The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 32,800
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 EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 230.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.87 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CDG*
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230
133 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
283 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data