The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 32,400
€ 37,900
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.9
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
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.78 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 271.950
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
621 mi
Range
573 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
