The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 32,400
€ 39,200
€ 32,400
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 1.8 TSI 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.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200
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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.44 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200
B7
Generation
W205
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 200
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
621 mi
Range
481 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
481 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
