The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 32,000

€ 39,200

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 200
58.1
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 200
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 200
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 200
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 200
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 200
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
894 mi
Range
481 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
481 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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